Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Terapascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1.072517801e-07 TPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to TPa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1.072517801e-07 TPa = 1.6087767015e-06 TPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Terapascal Conversion Table
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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.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.