Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/cm^2 = 0.0142233433136556 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0142233433136556 kipf/in^2 = 0.213350149704835 kipf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.