Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Kilopascal
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13789.514586 kPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to kPa:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13789.514586 kPa = 206842.71879 kPa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Kilopascal Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) 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 per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.
Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.