Convert kip-force/square inch to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Terapascal
1 kipf/in^2 = 6.89475729e-06 TPa
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to TPa:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 6.89475729e-06 TPa = 0.00010342135935 TPa
Kip-Force/square Inch to Terapascal Conversion Table
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Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.