Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to ton-force (long)/square inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 154442563.4 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/in^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 15 × 154442563.4 dyn/cm^2 = 2316638451 dyn/cm^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) 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 (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.