Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 gf/cm^2 = 6.34970683217759e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 6.34970683217759e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 9.52456024826638e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
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 It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.