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, commonly used in material strength assessments.

Where is psi commonly used?

Psi is widely used in the imperial system for specifying pressure in automotive tires, hydraulic systems, and compressed gas containers.

Can I use this conversion for precise scientific calculations?

Since kilogram-force/sq. millimeter and psi belong to different unit systems, this conversion is approximate and may not suit applications requiring high precision.

How to Convert from Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to Psi [psi]

Learn how to easily convert pressure values from kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) to psi (pound per square inch) using this straightforward unit conversion tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms pressure measurements from kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) to psi, facilitating interpretation between metric gravitational units and imperial pressure units commonly used in various industries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²).
Select the source unit as kilogram-force/sq. millimeter and the target unit as psi.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent psi value.

Key Features

Converts pressure readings from kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to psi accurately.
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface designed for quick conversions.
Supports users interpreting material strength and mechanical stress data across different unit systems.

Examples

1 kgf/mm² equals approximately 1422.33 psi.
0.5 kgf/mm² converts to around 711.17 psi.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting tensile or yield strength data of metals and alloys in engineering charts.
Specifying contact or bearing stresses in mechanical components like fasteners and bearings.
Converting older technical data from gravitational metric units to imperial units in automotive, industrial, and equipment pressure contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before converting to avoid discrepancies.
Use this tool for general conversions, especially when working with older documentation or cross-system specifications.
Double-check converted values when applying them in precision engineering or scientific calculations.

Limitations

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit, while psi is based on imperial units, which may cause minor variation.
This tool is intended for approximate conversions and may not be suitable for highly precise scientific work.
Users should be aware of unit system differences that could affect conversion accuracy.

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, commonly used in material strength assessments.
Where is psi commonly used?: Psi is widely used in the imperial system for specifying pressure in automotive tires, hydraulic systems, and compressed gas containers.
Can I use this conversion for precise scientific calculations?: Since kilogram-force/sq. millimeter and psi belong to different unit systems, this conversion is approximate and may not suit applications requiring high precision.

Key Terminology

Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²): A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure representing one kilogram-force applied to an area of one square millimeter.
Psi (pound per square inch): An imperial unit of pressure representing one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.

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What unit does kilogram-force/sq. millimeter measure?

Force per unit length

Pressure or stress

Volume per area

Psi is a unit commonly used in which system?

Metric system

Imperial/US customary system

SI system

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Calculating electrical resistance

Interpreting mechanical stresses from older documents

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