Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Newton/square Meter
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13789514.586 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to N/m^2:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13789514.586 N/m^2 = 206842718.79 N/m^2
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Newton/square Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.