Convert kip-force/square inch to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Decipascal
1 kipf/in^2 = 68947572.9 dPa
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to dPa:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 68947572.9 dPa = 1034213593.5 dPa
Kip-Force/square Inch to Decipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.