Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15.5555555603901 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to lbf/in^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 15.5555555603901 lbf/in^2 = 233.333333405852 lbf/in^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.