Convert newton/square meter to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 N/m^2 = 1.04427171166483e-05 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 1.04427171166483e-05 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.000156640756749725 tonf (US)/ft^2
Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.