Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to pound-force/square foot
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2], or Convert pound-force/square foot to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Foot
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 2239.99999968254 lbf/ft^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to lbf/ft^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 2239.99999968254 lbf/ft^2 = 33599.9999952381 lbf/ft^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Foot 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.
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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.