Convert kilogram-force/square meter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 kgf/m^2 = 7.11167165373344e-07 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 7.11167165373344e-07 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.06675074806002e-05 tonf (US)/in^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.