Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/mm^2 = 1422.33433136556 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 1422.33433136556 lbf/in^2 = 21335.0149704835 lbf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
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.