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Kilonewton/Square Meter

The kilonewton per square meter (kN/m²) is a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). It quantifies force per unit area and is commonly used to measure pressure, stress, and tensile strength. Mathematically: 1 kN/m² = 1,000 N/m² = 1,000 Pa.

Origin:

The unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton (1643–1727), an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who made significant contributions to classical mechanics and the study of forces. The newton as a unit was officially adopted in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) as part of the International System of Units (SI).

Pound-Force/Square Foot

The pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft²) is a unit of pressure in the US customary and imperial systems. It quantifies force per unit area and is commonly used in various engineering contexts. Mathematically: 1 psf = 47.88025898 Pa.

Origin:

The unit is derived from the pound-force (lbf), a unit of force in the US customary and imperial systems, and the square foot (ft²), a unit of area. The pound-force per square foot is used in contexts where pressures are relatively low.

Convert Kilonewton/Square Meter to other pressure-converter units

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000 Pascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1 Kilopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1e-15 Exapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1e-12 Petapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1e-9 Terapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.000001 Gigapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.001 Megapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10 Hectopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 100 Dekapascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10000 Decipascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 100000 Centipascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000000 Millipascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000000000 Micropascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000000000000 Nanopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000000000000000 Picopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000000000000000000 Femtopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1e+21 Attopascal

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.01 Bar

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.1450377377 Pound/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0001450377 Kilopound/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0098692327 Atmosphere

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1000 Newton/Square Meter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.1 Newton/Square Centimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.001 Newton/Square Millimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 1 Kilonewton/Square Meter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10 Millibar

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10000 Microbar

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10000 Dynes/Square Centimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 101.9716213 Kilogram-Force/Square Meter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0101971621 Kilogram-Force/Square Centimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0001019716 Kilogram-Force/Square Millimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10.19716213 Gram-Force/Square Centimeter

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0104427171 Ton-Force (Short)/Square Foot

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0093238546 Ton-Force (Long)/Square Foot

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0000725189 Ton-Force (Short)/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.000064749 Ton-Force (Long)/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0001450377 Kip-Force/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 20.885434233 Pound-Force/Square Foot

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.1450377377 Pound-Force/Square Inch

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 671.96897514 Poundal/Square Foot

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 7.500616827 torr

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.7500637554 Centimeter Mercury (0°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 7.5006375542 Millimeter Mercury (0°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.2953005865 Inch Mercury (32°F)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.296133971 Inch Mercury (60°F)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 10.197442889 Centimeter Water (4°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 101.97442889 Millimeter Water (4°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 4.0147421331 Inch Water (4°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.3345622922 Foot Water (4°C)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 4.0185980719 Inch Water (60°F)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.3348831727 Foot Water (60°F)

1 Kilonewton/Square Meter = 0.0101971621 Atmosphere Technical