What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate pressure measurements from psi, an Imperial/US customary unit, to kilogram-force per square millimeter, a non-SI gravitational pressure unit. It is useful for applications in automotive, industrial, and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in psi you want to convert.
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Select psi as the input unit and kilogram-force/sq. millimeter as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent pressure in kilogram-force per square millimeter.
Key Features
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Converts pressure values between psi and kilogram-force/sq. millimeter with a defined conversion rate.
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Useful for translating units in automotive tire pressures, hydraulic system specifications, and materials engineering.
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Browser-based, easy to use tool that supports precise unit transformation.
Examples
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30 psi × 0.0007030696 = 0.0210921 kgf/mm²
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100 psi × 0.0007030696 = 0.07030696 kgf/mm²
Common Use Cases
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Converting automotive tire inflation ratings from psi to gravitational metric units.
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Translating pressure specifications in hydraulic and industrial equipment for engineering analysis.
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Interpreting tensile or yield strength data of metals expressed in kilogram-force per square millimeter.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify you are using the appropriate unit system for your application to avoid confusion between SI and non-SI units.
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Use the exact conversion factor provided for consistent results.
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Understand the context of measurement, especially when dealing with older technical data.
Limitations
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Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI unit and less commonly used compared to pascals or megapascals.
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It is important to distinguish gravitational units from SI units when comparing pressure values.
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Conversion validity depends on applying the defined rate precisely and considering the unit contexts appropriately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does psi stand for?
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Psi stands for pound per square inch, a unit of pressure representing one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
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Why convert psi to kilogram-force per square millimeter?
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Converting psi to kilogram-force per square millimeter helps translate pressure from Imperial units to a gravitational metric unit used in materials engineering and mechanical stress analysis.
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Is kilogram-force/sq. millimeter an SI unit?
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No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit of pressure.
Key Terminology
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Psi [psi]
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A pressure unit in the Imperial system representing pound-force per square inch.
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Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
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A non-SI gravitational unit of pressure equal to one kilogram-force applied over one square millimeter.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a value from psi to kilogram-force per square millimeter, specifically 1 psi = 0.0007030696 kgf/mm².