Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to ton-force (long)/square inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Newton/square Centimeter
1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 1544.425634 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/in^2 to N/cm^2:
15 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 15 × 1544.425634 N/cm^2 = 23166.38451 N/cm^2
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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 It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.