Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to pascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to ton-force (short)/sq. foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Pascal
1 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 95760.51796 Pa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/ft^2 to Pa:
15 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 15 × 95760.51796 Pa = 1436407.7694 Pa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Pascal 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.
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.