Convert pound-force/square foot to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.0005 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0005 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.0075 tonf (US)/ft^2
Pound-Force/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. 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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.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 (Short)/sq. Foot
Ton-force per square foot (tonf/ft²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square foot originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily in engineering and construction contexts, to measure pressure or stress levels. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in specific industries.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units such as pascals. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to structural and material stress assessments.