What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate pressure measurements from pound-force per square inch, an imperial unit commonly used in automotive and hydraulic systems, into kilogram-force per square meter, a gravitational metric unit often found in legacy engineering data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in pound-force per square inch (psi)
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Select the target unit: kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m²)
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Click the convert button to get the result
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View the converted pressure value instantly displayed
Key Features
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Simple conversion between psi and kgf/m² units
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Supports pressure measurement translations for engineering and industrial fields
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Browser-based and easy to use without installations
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Helps interpret legacy metric pressure data in modern contexts
Examples
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Convert 5 psi to kgf/m²: 5 × 703.0695796402 = 3515.35 kgf/m²
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Convert 0.1 psi to kgf/m²: 0.1 × 703.0695796402 = 70.31 kgf/m²
Common Use Cases
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Translating tire pressure ratings and hydraulic system pressures from imperial to metric units
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Converting legacy engineering and industrial pressure data expressed in gravitational metric units
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Cross-referencing pressure measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure clarity about the unit system to avoid confusion between gravitational metric and SI units
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Use the conversion tool to handle legacy data consistently with modern pressure units
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Check unit definitions and contexts carefully when interpreting converted results
Limitations
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Kilogram-force per square meter is a non-SI unit which may cause inconsistencies if mixed improperly with SI units
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Conversion precision can be affected by rounding and unit definition differences
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Users must understand the differences between gravitational metric units and SI pascals to use results correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is pound-force per square inch used for?
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Pound-force per square inch (psi) is widely used in automotive tire pressure ratings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and pressure readings for compressed-gas cylinders.
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Why convert psi to kilogram-force per square meter?
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Conversion helps interpret legacy engineering and industrial pressure data that used gravitational metric units, enabling cross-referencing with current metric standards.
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Is kilogram-force per square meter an SI unit?
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No, kilogram-force per square meter is a non-SI unit and represents pressure based on gravitational force over an area.
Key Terminology
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Pound-force per square inch (psi)
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An imperial unit of pressure defined as one pound-force applied over one square inch, commonly used in automotive and hydraulic contexts.
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Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m²)
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A non-SI unit of pressure equal to the force from one kilogram-force uniformly applied on one square meter, used often in legacy metric pressure data.
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Non-SI Unit
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A unit of measurement not officially part of the International System of Units, which may require careful conversion when used with SI units.