Kilograms per Square Meter to Pounds per Square Inch Converter

Enter the pressure in kilograms per square meter below to get the value converted to pounds per square inch.

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1 kgf/m² = 0.001422 psi

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How to Convert Kilograms per Square Meter to Pounds per Square Inch

To convert a measurement in kilograms per square meter to a measurement in pounds per square inch, multiply the pressure by the following conversion ratio: 0.001422 pounds per square inch/kilogram per square meter.

Since one kilogram per square meter is equal to 0.001422 pounds per square inch, you can use this simple formula to convert:

pounds per square inch = kilograms per square meter × 0.001422

The pressure in pounds per square inch is equal to the pressure in kilograms per square meter multiplied by 0.001422.

For example, here's how to convert 500 kilograms per square meter to pounds per square inch using the formula above.
pounds per square inch = (500 kgf/m² × 0.001422) = 0.711168 psi

Kilograms per square meter and pounds per square inch are both units used to measure pressure. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Are Kilograms per Square Meter?

One kilogram per square meter is the pressure of equal to one kilogram-force per square meter.

The kilogram per square meter is a non-SI metric unit for pressure. A kilogram per square meter is sometimes also referred to as a kilogram per square metre or kilogram-force per meter square. Kilograms per square meter can be abbreviated as kgf/m²; for example, 1 kilogram per square meter can be written as 1 kgf/m².

In the expressions of units, the slash, or solidus (/), is used to express a change in one or more units relative to a change in one or more other units.[1] For example, kgf/m² is expressing a change in weight relative to a change in area.

The unit is deprecated and not permitted for use with SI units.

Kilograms per square meter can be expressed using the formula:
1 kgf/m2 = 1 kgf / m2

Pressure in kilograms per square meter are equal to the kilogram-force divided by the area in square meters.

Learn more about kilograms per square meter.

What Are Pounds per Square Inch?

One pound per square inch is the pressure of equal to one pound-force per square inch.

The pound per square inch is a US customary and imperial unit of pressure. A pound per square inch is sometimes also referred to as a pound-force per square inch. Pounds per square inch can be abbreviated as psi; for example, 1 pound per square inch can be written as 1 psi.

PSI can be expressed using the formula:
1 psi = 1 lbf / in2

Pressure in pounds per square inch are equal to the pound-force divided by the area in square inches.

Learn more about pounds per square inch.

Kilogram per Square Meter to Pound per Square Inch Conversion Table

Table showing various kilogram per square meter measurements converted to pounds per square inch.
Kilograms Per Square Meter Pounds Per Square Inch
1 kgf/m² 0.001422 psi
2 kgf/m² 0.002845 psi
3 kgf/m² 0.004267 psi
4 kgf/m² 0.005689 psi
5 kgf/m² 0.007112 psi
6 kgf/m² 0.008534 psi
7 kgf/m² 0.009956 psi
8 kgf/m² 0.011379 psi
9 kgf/m² 0.012801 psi
10 kgf/m² 0.014223 psi
20 kgf/m² 0.028447 psi
30 kgf/m² 0.04267 psi
40 kgf/m² 0.056893 psi
50 kgf/m² 0.071117 psi
60 kgf/m² 0.08534 psi
70 kgf/m² 0.099564 psi
80 kgf/m² 0.113787 psi
90 kgf/m² 0.12801 psi
100 kgf/m² 0.142234 psi
200 kgf/m² 0.284467 psi
300 kgf/m² 0.426701 psi
400 kgf/m² 0.568934 psi
500 kgf/m² 0.711168 psi
600 kgf/m² 0.853402 psi
700 kgf/m² 0.995635 psi
800 kgf/m² 1.1379 psi
900 kgf/m² 1.2801 psi
1,000 kgf/m² 1.4223 psi

References

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST Guide to the SI, Chapter 6: Rules and Style Conventions for Printing and Using Units, https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811/nist-guide-si-chapter-6-rules-and-style-conventions-printing-and-using

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