Convert inch mercury (32°F) to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 inHg = 0.0353630986145514 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.0353630986145514 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.530446479218271 tonf (US)/ft^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (32°f)
Inch of mercury at 32°F (inHg) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a mercury column in inches, used primarily in meteorology and aviation.
History/Origin
The inch of mercury originated from barometric pressure measurements using a mercury barometer, with its use dating back to the 18th century. It became a standard unit in weather reporting and altitude measurement.
Current Use
Today, inHg is primarily used in meteorology to report atmospheric pressure, especially in the United States, and in aviation for altitude and pressure readings.
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.