Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to gigapascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2] to gigapascal [GPa], or Convert gigapascal to ton-force (short)/sq. foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Gigapascal
1 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 9.576051796e-05 GPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/ft^2 to GPa:
15 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 15 × 9.576051796e-05 GPa = 0.0014364077694 GPa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Gigapascal Conversion Table
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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.
Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.