Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.00694444444192643 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00694444444192643 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 0.104166666628896 tonf (UK)/in^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch 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.
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.