Convert pound-force/square inch to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Millipascal
1 lbf/in^2 = 6894757.29 mPa
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to mPa:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 6894757.29 mPa = 103421359.35 mPa
Pound-Force/square Inch to Millipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.