Convert pound-force/square inch to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to pound-force/square inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 lbf/in^2 = 0.0719999999674187 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 lbf/in^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 lbf/in^2 = 15 × 0.0719999999674187 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 1.07999999951128 tonf (US)/ft^2
Pound-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.
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.