Convert kip-force/square inch to pascal
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Pascal
1 kipf/in^2 = 6894757.29 Pa
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to Pa:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 6894757.29 Pa = 103421359.35 Pa
Kip-Force/square Inch to Pascal Conversion Table
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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.
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.