What does kilogram-force per square millimeter measure?

It measures pressure or stress as one kilogram-force applied to an area of one square millimeter, often used in materials testing and engineering.

Why convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to bar?

Converting to bar translates gravitational metric pressure values into a more commonly accepted unit useful in engineering, meteorology, and industry.

No, bar is not an SI base unit, but it is widely accepted and used in many practical applications for measuring pressure.

How to Convert from Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to Bar?

Learn how to convert pressure values from kilogram-force per square millimeter to bar with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand definitions, applications, and conversion steps between these pressure units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter tool allows you to quickly and accurately translate pressure values from kilogram-force per square millimeter, a unit often used in materials testing and mechanical engineering, to bar, a common unit for atmospheric and industrial pressure. It supports practical unit conversion for various technical and industrial applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in kilogram-force per square millimeter into the input field
Select the unit kilogram-force/sq. millimeter as the input unit
Choose bar as the output unit you want to convert to
Click the convert button to see the pressure in bar
Review the displayed result based on the conversion formula

Key Features

Simple input for values in kilogram-force/sq. millimeter and conversion to bar
Clear presentation of the conversion formula and resulting values
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Useful for engineering, meteorology, and industrial applications
Supports understanding of non-SI to commonly accepted pressure units

Examples

2 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter equals 196.133 bar
0.5 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter equals 49.03325 bar

Common Use Cases

Converting tensile or yield strength data of metals from kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to bar
Translating pressure specifications in mechanical components to a more widely recognized unit
Interpreting older engineering charts and datasheets using gravitational metric units into bar
Reporting atmospheric pressure in weather data using bar units
Determining pressure ratings in industrial equipment and hydraulic systems

Tips & Best Practices

Always consider the context of unit use since kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is non-SI
Use bar units for better compatibility in meteorology and industrial standards
Be cautious applying bar in scientific calculations requiring strict SI unit use
Double-check conversions when interpreting old technical literature
Remember bar is slightly less than standard atmospheric pressure, so precision matters in some applications

Limitations

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit and less common in current standards
Bar is not a base SI unit and may not be appropriate for precise scientific measurements
Slight difference of bar from atmospheric pressure requires careful use in meteorological contexts
Conversions do not account for variations beyond the fixed conversion rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilogram-force per square millimeter measure?: It measures pressure or stress as one kilogram-force applied to an area of one square millimeter, often used in materials testing and engineering.
Why convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to bar?: Converting to bar translates gravitational metric pressure values into a more commonly accepted unit useful in engineering, meteorology, and industry.
Is bar an SI unit?: No, bar is not an SI base unit, but it is widely accepted and used in many practical applications for measuring pressure.

Key Terminology

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter: A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force applied to an area of one square millimeter, used in materials testing and mechanical stress reporting.
Bar: A unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals; widely used in meteorology and industry but not a base SI unit.
Pascal: The SI unit of pressure equivalent to one newton per square meter, commonly used as the standard scientific pressure unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is defined as one kilogram-force applied over one square millimeter?

Bar

Kilogram-force per square millimeter

Pascal

How many bar equal one kilogram-force per square millimeter?

100 bar

98.0665 bar

9.80665 bar

Which of these is NOT true about bar?

It equals exactly 100,000 pascals

It is an SI base unit

It is commonly used to report atmospheric pressure

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