Convert pound-force/square inch to ksi
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Ksi
1 lbf/in^2 = 0.001 ksi
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to ksi:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 0.001 ksi = 0.015 ksi
Pound-Force/square Inch to Ksi Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
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.