kilopound per square inch [ksi] to hectopascal [hPa] Converter

ksi

hPa

How to Convert kilopound per square inch to hectopascalhectopascal

1 ksi = 68947.6000045014 hPa
1 hPa = 0.000014503768077999999 ksi

Example: convert 88 ksi to hPa:
88 ksi = 88 x 68947.6000045014 = 6067388.800396123 hPa

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.

hectopascal

Definition: The hectopascal (symbol: hPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure. One hPa is equal to 100 pascals.

History/origin: The hectopascal was introduced as a replacement for the millibar (mbar) in meteorology. The change was intended to promote the use of SI units.

Current use: Hectopascals are primarily used in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure. 1 hPa is equivalent to 1 mbar, which was previously the standard unit for atmospheric pressure.

kilopound per square inch to hectopascal Conversion Table

kilopound per square inch [ksi]hectopascal [hPa]
0.01 ksi689.476000045014 hPa
0.1 ksi6894.76000045014 hPa
1 ksi68947.6000045014 hPa
10 ksi689476.0000450141 hPa
50 ksi3447380.0002250695 hPa
100 ksi6894760.000450139 hPa
1000 ksi68947600.00450139 hPa
10000 ksi689476000.045014 hPa

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