Convert pound-force/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 lbf/ft^2 = 4.8824276363488e-06 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 4.8824276363488e-06 kgf/mm^2 = 7.32364145452321e-05 kgf/mm^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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).