Convert gigapascal to ksi
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to gigapascal.
How to Convert Gigapascal to Ksi
1 GPa = 145.037737796859 ksi
Example: convert 15 GPa to ksi:
15 GPa = 15 × 145.037737796859 ksi = 2175.56606695288 ksi
Gigapascal to Ksi Conversion Table
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Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.