Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Standard Atmosphere
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 136.091927816432 atm
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to atm:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 136.091927816432 atm = 2041.37891724648 atm
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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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.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.