Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Decipascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1072517.801 dPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to dPa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1072517.801 dPa = 16087767.015 dPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Decipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.