Convert kip-force/square inch to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Kilopascal
1 kipf/in^2 = 6894.75729 kPa
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to kPa:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 6894.75729 kPa = 103421.35935 kPa
Kip-Force/square Inch to Kilopascal 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.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.