Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to pascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Pascal
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13789514.586 Pa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to Pa:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13789514.586 Pa = 206842718.79 Pa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.