Convert newton/square millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to newton/square millimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 N/mm^2 = 10.4427171166483 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 N/mm^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 N/mm^2 = 15 × 10.4427171166483 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 156.640756749725 tonf (US)/ft^2
Newton/square Millimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.
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.