Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.00777777777681086 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00777777777681086 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.116666666652163 tonf (US)/in^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. 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 (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) 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 per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.