Convert kilonewton/square meter to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 kN/m^2 = 0.000145037737796859 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.000145037737796859 kipf/in^2 = 0.00217556606695288 kipf/in^2
Kilonewton/square Meter to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
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.