Convert newton/square meter to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 N/m^2 = 1.01971621297793e-07 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-07 kgf/mm^2 = 1.52957431946689e-06 kgf/mm^2
Newton/square Meter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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).