Convert kilogram-force/square meter to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Kilopascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.00980665 kPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to kPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.00980665 kPa = 0.14709975 kPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Kilopascal 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.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.