Convert ksi to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert ksi [ksi] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to ksi.
How to Convert Ksi to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 ksi = 70.3069579316076 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 ksi to kgf/cm^2:
15 ksi = 15 × 70.3069579316076 kgf/cm^2 = 1054.60436897411 kgf/cm^2
Ksi to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.