Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1072517.801 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1072517.801 dyn/cm^2 = 16087767.015 dyn/cm^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Dyne/square Centimeter 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.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.