Convert kilogram-force/square meter to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Newton/square Millimeter
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.80665e-06 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to N/mm^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-06 N/mm^2 = 0.00014709975 N/mm^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.