Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to ton-force (long)/square inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 1.12000000026687 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/in^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 15 × 1.12000000026687 tonf (US)/in^2 = 16.800000004003 tonf (US)/in^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch 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 It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
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.