Convert kilonewton/square meter to ksi
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Ksi
1 kN/m^2 = 0.000145037737796859 ksi
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to ksi:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.000145037737796859 ksi = 0.00217556606695288 ksi
Kilonewton/square Meter to Ksi Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.