What does pound-force per square inch measure?

It measures pressure as one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch, commonly used in imperial units.

What is one newton per square millimeter equivalent to?

One newton per square millimeter equals one megapascal (MPa) in metric pressure units.

Can I use this tool for converting pressures in materials engineering?

Yes, it is suitable for pressure conversions in materials engineering, such as tensile or compressive strength evaluations.

How to Convert from Pound-force/square inch to Newton/square millimeter?

Convert pressure values from pound-force per square inch (psi) to newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) accurately using this easy-to-use online converter for engineering and mechanical applications.

Pound-force/square inch

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Pound-force/square inch to Newton/square millimeter Conversion Table

Pound-force/square inch	Newton/square millimeter

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Pound-force/square inch to Newton/square millimeter Conversion Table
Pound-force/square inch	Newton/square millimeter

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts pressure measurements from pound-force per square inch (psi), an imperial unit often used in automotive and hydraulic systems, to newton per square millimeter (N/mm²), a metric unit commonly applied in materials engineering and mechanical stress analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in pound-force per square inch (psi).
Select pound-force/square inch as the input unit and newton/square millimeter as the output unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent pressure in newton per square millimeter (N/mm²).

Key Features

Converts psi to N/mm² using an accurate established conversion rate.
Supports applications in automotive, hydraulic, and materials engineering fields.
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface for quick pressure unit translation.

Examples

Convert 10 pound-force/square inch: 10 × 0.0068947573 = 0.068947573 newton/square millimeter.
Convert 50 pound-force/square inch: 50 × 0.0068947573 = 0.344737865 newton/square millimeter.

Common Use Cases

Checking automotive tire pressure and related specifications in metric units.
Designing hydraulic and pneumatic systems with metric pressure standards.
Evaluating tensile or compressive strength of metals, concrete, and structural materials.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are correctly selected before converting to avoid mistakes.
Use this converter for typical engineering pressures within standard atmospheric conditions.
Refer to this tool when translating pressure data for different fields like automotive and materials engineering.

Limitations

Conversion applies under standard atmospheric conditions and excludes temperature or material-specific factors.
Accuracy may be affected when converting extremely high or very low pressure values due to rounding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-force per square inch measure?: It measures pressure as one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch, commonly used in imperial units.
What is one newton per square millimeter equivalent to?: One newton per square millimeter equals one megapascal (MPa) in metric pressure units.
Can I use this tool for converting pressures in materials engineering?: Yes, it is suitable for pressure conversions in materials engineering, such as tensile or compressive strength evaluations.

Key Terminology

Pound-force per square inch: An imperial pressure unit defined as one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
Newton per square millimeter: A metric unit of pressure equal to one newton of force distributed over one square millimeter, equivalent to one megapascal.
Pressure: The force exerted per unit area on a surface.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit symbol for pound-force per square inch?

N/mm²

psi

What metric unit is equal to one newton per square millimeter?

Pascal

Megapascal

Bar

Which field commonly uses pound-force per square inch as a unit?

Automotive engineering

Materials engineering

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