Convert ksi to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert ksi [ksi] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to ksi.
How to Convert Ksi to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 ksi = 1000 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 ksi to lbf/in^2:
15 ksi = 15 × 1000 lbf/in^2 = 15000 lbf/in^2
Ksi to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.