What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms pressure values from kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) to kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²). It helps users translate measurements between non-SI gravitational units commonly seen in materials engineering, hydraulic system documentation, and legacy equipment specifications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²).
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Select the conversion direction to kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²).
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent pressure value.
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Use the converted value for compatibility with engineering or maintenance documentation.
Key Features
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Converts pressure units from kgf/mm² to kgf/cm² accurately based on established conversion rates.
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Supports applications in materials testing, mechanical design, and hydraulic system maintenance.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick and easy conversions.
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Useful for interpreting older technical literature and engineering charts with legacy units.
Examples
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2 kgf/mm² is equal to 200 kgf/cm².
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0.5 kgf/mm² converts to 50 kgf/cm².
Common Use Cases
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Reporting tensile or yield strength of metals and alloys in testing and engineering charts.
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Specifying contact or bearing stresses in mechanical components like fasteners and bearings.
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Interpreting pressure ratings on gauges, pumps, and compressors using non-SI units.
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Maintaining hydraulic systems and actuators documented with legacy units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the unit type before converting to ensure accurate pressure interpretation.
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Use this converter to bridge differences when working with legacy engineering documents.
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Be cautious when converting to SI units, as these units are non-SI and require precise calculations.
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Cross-check converted values in context of the equipment or materials specifications.
Limitations
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These pressure units are non-SI and primarily appear in older or regional technical documentation.
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Accuracy depends on correct application of the provided conversion rate.
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Care must be taken to avoid misinterpretation due to magnitude differences between units.
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The tool does not convert to SI units directly; separate conversion processes are needed for standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate from kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to kilogram-force/sq. centimeter?
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The conversion rate is 1 kilogram-force per square millimeter equals 100 kilogram-force per square centimeter.
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Where are kilogram-force/sq. millimeter units typically used?
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They are commonly used for reporting tensile or yield strength of metals and alloys, specifying bearing stresses, and appear in older technical literature.
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Why should I be careful when converting these units to SI units?
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Because both units are non-SI and differ greatly in magnitude, precise conversion is necessary to avoid misinterpretations and ensure standardized reporting.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²)
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A unit of pressure indicating one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter, used mainly in materials testing and mechanical stress measurements.
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Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²)
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A pressure unit representing one kilogram-force applied evenly over one square centimeter, commonly used in hydraulic system pressures and legacy industrial specifications.