Convert pound-force/square inch to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Kilopascal
1 lbf/in^2 = 6.89475729 kPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to kPa:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 6.89475729 kPa = 103.42135935 kPa
Pound-Force/square Inch to Kilopascal Conversion Table
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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.
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.