Convert psi to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 psi = 0.0642857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 psi to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 psi = 15 × 0.0642857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.964285713986019 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Psi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
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.