kilopound per square inch [ksi] to megapascal [MPa] Converter

ksi

MPa

How to Convert kilopound per square inch to megapascalmegapascal

1 ksi = 6.89476000045014 MPa
1 MPa = 0.14503768077999998 ksi

Example: convert 61 ksi to MPa:
61 ksi = 61 x 6.89476000045014 = 420.58036002745854 MPa

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.

megapascal

Definition: The megapascal (symbol: MPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One MPa is equal to 1,000,000 pascals.

History/origin: Like the pascal, the megapascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing large pressures.

Current use: Megapascals are frequently used in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, structural engineering, and geomechanics, for measuring the strength of materials, stresses in structures, and pressures in geological formations.

kilopound per square inch to megapascal Conversion Table

kilopound per square inch [ksi]megapascal [MPa]
0.01 ksi0.0689476000045014 MPa
0.1 ksi0.6894760000450141 MPa
1 ksi6.89476000045014 MPa
10 ksi68.94760000450141 MPa
50 ksi344.738000022507 MPa
100 ksi689.476000045014 MPa
1000 ksi6894.76000045014 MPa
10000 ksi68947.60000450141 MPa

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