Convert psi to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 psi = 0.001 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 psi to kipf/in^2:
15 psi = 15 × 0.001 kipf/in^2 = 0.015 kipf/in^2
Psi to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
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.