Convert megapascal to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to megapascal.
How to Convert Megapascal to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 MPa = 0.145037737796859 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 MPa to kipf/in^2:
15 MPa = 15 × 0.145037737796859 kipf/in^2 = 2.17556606695288 kipf/in^2
Megapascal to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
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.