Convert megapascal to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to megapascal.
How to Convert Megapascal to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 MPa = 9.32385456975739 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 MPa to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 MPa = 15 × 9.32385456975739 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 139.857818546361 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Megapascal to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
Ton-force (long) per square foot is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) distributed over one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit originated in the UK as a practical measure for engineering and industrial applications, combining the long ton (used primarily in the UK) with square foot to measure pressure in contexts such as structural and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units like pascals. It may still appear in historical data, specialized fields, or regional contexts within the UK.