Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Megapascal
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13.789514586 MPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to MPa:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13.789514586 MPa = 206.84271879 MPa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Megapascal 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.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.