Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.0155555555603901 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to kipf/in^2:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0155555555603901 kipf/in^2 = 0.233333333405852 kipf/in^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Kip-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.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.