Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to millibar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to millibar [mbar], or Convert millibar to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Millibar
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137895.14586 mbar
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to mbar:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 137895.14586 mbar = 2068427.1879 mbar
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Millibar 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.
Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.