Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to pound-force/square foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2], or Convert pound-force/square foot to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Foot
1 kgf/mm^2 = 204816.143623958 lbf/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to lbf/ft^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 204816.143623958 lbf/ft^2 = 3072242.15435937 lbf/ft^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Pound-Force/square Foot Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.