Convert ksi to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert ksi [ksi] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to ksi.
How to Convert Ksi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 ksi = 0.446428571127951 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 ksi to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 ksi = 15 × 0.446428571127951 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 6.69642856691927 tonf (UK)/in^2
Ksi to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch 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 Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) 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 (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.