Convert kilogram-force/square meter to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Megapascal
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.80665e-06 MPa
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to MPa:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.80665e-06 MPa = 0.00014709975 MPa
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Megapascal Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.