kilopascal [kPa] to kilopound per square inch [ksi] Converter
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How to Convert kilopascal to kilopound per square inchkilopound per square inch
1 kPa = 0.00014503768078 ksi
1 ksi = 6894.76000045014 kPa
Example: convert 64 kPa to ksi:
64 kPa = 64 x 0.00014503768078 = 0.00928241156992 ksi
kilopascal
Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One kPa is equal to 1000 pascals.
History/origin: Like the pascal, the kilopascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing pressures larger than a single pascal.
Current use: Kilopascals are widely used in engineering, construction, and meteorology for measuring air pressure, fluid pressure, and mechanical stress.
kilopound per square inch
Definition: Kip per square inch (symbol: ksi) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 psi (pounds per square inch).
History/origin: The kilopound per square inch is a practical unit derived from the pound per square inch (psi) to express large pressures in a more manageable form. It simplifies calculations and reduces the number of digits needed.
Current use: ksi is used in structural engineering, material science, and other fields where large pressures or stresses are involved. It is common for describing the tensile strength and yield strength of materials such as steel and concrete.
kilopascal to kilopound per square inch Conversion Table
kilopascal [kPa] | kilopound per square inch [ksi] |
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0.01 kPa | 0.0000014503768078 ksi |
0.1 kPa | 0.000014503768077999999 ksi |
1 kPa | 0.00014503768078 ksi |
10 kPa | 0.0014503768077999998 ksi |
50 kPa | 0.0072518840389999995 ksi |
100 kPa | 0.014503768077999999 ksi |
1000 kPa | 0.14503768077999998 ksi |
10000 kPa | 1.4503768078 ksi |
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