Convert pound-force/square inch to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Megapascal
1 lbf/in^2 = 0.00689475729 MPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to MPa:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 0.00689475729 MPa = 0.10342135935 MPa
Pound-Force/square Inch to Megapascal Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.