Convert newton/square meter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 N/m^2 = 0.000145037737796859 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 0.000145037737796859 lbf/in^2 = 0.00217556606695288 lbf/in^2
Newton/square Meter to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.