Convert newton/square millimeter to ksi
Please provide values below to convert newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to newton/square millimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Millimeter to Ksi
1 N/mm^2 = 0.145037737796859 ksi
Example: convert 15 N/mm^2 to ksi:
15 N/mm^2 = 15 × 0.145037737796859 ksi = 2.17556606695288 ksi
Newton/square Millimeter to Ksi 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.
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.