Re: Conversion of Material properties

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] says...
> Hello All,
> 
> I'm trying to setup some material properties for ASTM A500 Square Tubing,
> however, SolidWorks is looking for N/m^2 and MatWeb doesn't seem to have a
> conversion for this, only N s/m2 whatever that is.
> Also, you apparently can't change the units from N/m^2. My VAR sent an
> enhancement request in, and I will as well.
> Anyway I'm looking for:
> 
> Elastic Modulus, Shear Modulus, Density, Tensile Strength, Yield Strength.
> BTW, what are GPa & MPa units?
> 
> TIA,
> Muggs
> 
> 
> 
GPa is a GigaPascal
MPa is a MegaPascal

A Pascal = 1 N/m^2

1 PSI = 6894.757 Pascals, 
or 6.894757 KiloPascals, 
or 0.006894757 MegaPascals or 
0.000006894757 GigaPascals
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