Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to pascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 107251.7801 Pa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to Pa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 107251.7801 Pa = 1608776.7015 Pa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.