Convert psi to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to psi.
1 psi = 6.89475729 kN/m^2. To convert psi to kilonewton/square meter, multiply the value by 6.89475729; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN/m^2 = 0.145037737797 psi). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 psi = 6.89475729 kN/m^2
- 1 kN/m^2 = 0.145037737797 psi
- 10 psi = 68.9475729 kN/m^2
- 100 psi = 689.475729 kN/m^2
How to Convert Psi to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 psi = 6.89475729 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 psi to kN/m^2:
15 psi = 15 × 6.89475729 kN/m^2 = 103.42135935 kN/m^2
Psi to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
| psi | kilonewton/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 6.89475729 kN/m^2 |
| 2 psi | 13.78951458 kN/m^2 |
| 3 psi | 20.68427187 kN/m^2 |
| 5 psi | 34.47378645 kN/m^2 |
| 10 psi | 68.9475729 kN/m^2 |
| 20 psi | 137.8951458 kN/m^2 |
| 50 psi | 344.7378645 kN/m^2 |
| 100 psi | 689.475729 kN/m^2 |
| 500 psi | 3447.378645 kN/m^2 |
| 1000 psi | 6894.75729 kN/m^2 |
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 psi in kilonewton/square meter?
1 psi (psi) = 6.89475729 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2).
How do you convert psi to kilonewton/square meter?
Multiply the psi value by 6.89475729. For example, 25 psi × 6.89475729 = 172.36893225 kN/m^2.
What is 10 psi in kilonewton/square meter?
10 psi = 68.9475729 kN/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the psi or the kilonewton/square meter?
The psi is the larger unit: 1 psi = 6.89475729 kN/m^2.