Convert Standard atmosphere to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert Standard atmosphere [atm] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to Standard atmosphere.
How to Convert Standard Atmosphere to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 atm = 0.0146959487822667 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 atm to kipf/in^2:
15 atm = 15 × 0.0146959487822667 kipf/in^2 = 0.220439231734001 kipf/in^2
Standard Atmosphere to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
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.