Convert pound-force/square inch to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Newton/square Meter
1 lbf/in^2 = 6894.75729 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to N/m^2:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 6894.75729 N/m^2 = 103421.35935 N/m^2
Pound-Force/square Inch to Newton/square Meter 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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.