Convert kilogram-force/square meter to psi
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to psi [psi], or Convert psi to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Psi
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.00142233433136556 psi
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to psi:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.00142233433136556 psi = 0.0213350149704835 psi
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Psi 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.
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.