Convert kilogram-force/square meter to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.000102408071811979 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.000102408071811979 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.00153612107717969 tonf (US)/ft^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
Ton-force per square foot (tonf/ft²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square foot originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily in engineering and construction contexts, to measure pressure or stress levels. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in specific industries.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units such as pascals. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to structural and material stress assessments.