Convert pound-force/square foot to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.00044642857149184 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00044642857149184 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.00669642857237761 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
Ton-force (long) per square foot is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) distributed over one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit originated in the UK as a practical measure for engineering and industrial applications, combining the long ton (used primarily in the UK) with square foot to measure pressure in contexts such as structural and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units like pascals. It may still appear in historical data, specialized fields, or regional contexts within the UK.