Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ksi
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ksi
1 kgf/mm^2 = 1.42233433136556 ksi
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to ksi:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 1.42233433136556 ksi = 21.3350149704835 ksi
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ksi Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
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.