Convert newton/square millimeter to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to newton/square millimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Millimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 N/mm^2 = 0.101971621297793 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 N/mm^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 N/mm^2 = 15 × 0.101971621297793 kgf/mm^2 = 1.52957431946689 kgf/mm^2
Newton/square Millimeter to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
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Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.
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).