Convert newton/square millimeter to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to newton/square millimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 N/mm^2 = 145.037737796859 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 N/mm^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 N/mm^2 = 15 × 145.037737796859 lbf/in^2 = 2175.56606695288 lbf/in^2
Newton/square Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.