Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to pascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pascal
1 kgf/mm^2 = 9806650 Pa
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to Pa:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 9806650 Pa = 147099750 Pa
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pascal 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).
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.