Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 kgf/mm^2 = 1.42233433136556 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 1.42233433136556 kipf/in^2 = 21.3350149704835 kipf/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
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.