Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.00976485527269761 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/ft^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.00976485527269761 kgf/mm^2 = 0.146472829090464 kgf/mm^2
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
Ton-force per square foot (tonf/ft²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square foot originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily in engineering and construction contexts, to measure pressure or stress levels. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in specific industries.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units such as pascals. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to structural and material stress assessments.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).