Convert kip-force/square inch to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Millipascal
1 kipf/in^2 = 6894757290 mPa
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to mPa:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 6894757290 mPa = 103421359350 mPa
Kip-Force/square Inch to Millipascal 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.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.