Convert ksi to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert ksi [ksi] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to ksi.
How to Convert Ksi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 ksi = 64.2857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 ksi to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 ksi = 15 × 64.2857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 964.285713986019 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Ksi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
Ton-force (long) per square foot is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) distributed over one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit originated in the UK as a practical measure for engineering and industrial applications, combining the long ton (used primarily in the UK) with square foot to measure pressure in contexts such as structural and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units like pascals. It may still appear in historical data, specialized fields, or regional contexts within the UK.