Convert psi to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 psi = 0.000499999999782443 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 psi to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 psi = 15 × 0.000499999999782443 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.00749999999673665 tonf (US)/in^2
Psi to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch 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 (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.