Convert kilogram-force/square meter to ksi
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ksi
1 kgf/m^2 = 1.42233433136556e-06 ksi
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to ksi:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 1.42233433136556e-06 ksi = 2.13350149704835e-05 ksi
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ksi Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.