Convert pound-force/square foot to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Newton/square Millimeter
1 lbf/ft^2 = 4.788025898e-05 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to N/mm^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 4.788025898e-05 N/mm^2 = 0.0007182038847 N/mm^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.