Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter.
1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373 tonf (US)/in^2. To convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch, multiply the value by 0.711167165373; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373 tonf (US)/in^2
- 1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2
- 10 kgf/mm^2 = 7.11167165373 tonf (US)/in^2
- 100 kgf/mm^2 = 71.1167165373 tonf (US)/in^2
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373344 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/mm^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 kgf/mm^2 = 15 × 0.711167165373344 tonf (US)/in^2 = 10.6675074806002 tonf (US)/in^2
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
| kilogram-force/sq. millimeter | ton-force (short)/sq. inch |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf/mm^2 | 0.711167165373 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 2 kgf/mm^2 | 1.42233433075 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 3 kgf/mm^2 | 2.13350149612 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 5 kgf/mm^2 | 3.55583582687 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 10 kgf/mm^2 | 7.11167165373 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 20 kgf/mm^2 | 14.2233433075 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 50 kgf/mm^2 | 35.5583582687 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 100 kgf/mm^2 | 71.1167165373 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 500 kgf/mm^2 | 355.583582687 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 1000 kgf/mm^2 | 711.167165373 tonf (US)/in^2 |
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
1 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter (kgf/mm^2) = 0.711167165373 ton-force (short)/sq. inch (tonf (US)/in^2).
How do you convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
Multiply the kilogram-force/sq. millimeter value by 0.711167165373. For example, 25 kgf/mm^2 × 0.711167165373 = 17.7791791343 tonf (US)/in^2.
What is 10 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
10 kgf/mm^2 = 7.11167165373 tonf (US)/in^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force/sq. millimeter or the ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
The ton-force (short)/sq. inch is the larger unit: 1 kgf/mm^2 equals only 0.711167165373 tonf (US)/in^2.