Convert newton/square centimeter to ksi
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to newton/square centimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Ksi
1 N/cm^2 = 0.00145037737796859 ksi
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to ksi:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 0.00145037737796859 ksi = 0.0217556606695288 ksi
Newton/square Centimeter to Ksi Conversion Table
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Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.