Problem 1.

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Given: Definition of kgf.

Find: Conversion from psig to kgf/cm2.

Solution: Use Table G.2.

m
Define kgf kgf = 1 ⋅ kg × 9.81⋅ kgf = 9.81N
2
s

2
lbf 4.448⋅ N 1⋅ kgf ⎛ 12⋅ in × 1⋅ ft × 1⋅ m ⎞ = 2.25 kgf
Then 32⋅ × × × ⎜
in
2 1⋅ lbf 9.81⋅ N ⎝ 1⋅ ft ⋅
0.3048m 100⋅ cm ⎠
cm
2