Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Centipascal
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1378951458.6 cPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to cPa:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 1378951458.6 cPa = 20684271879 cPa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Centipascal 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.
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.