Convert Standard atmosphere to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert Standard atmosphere [atm] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to Standard atmosphere.
How to Convert Standard Atmosphere to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 atm = 0.00734797438793615 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 atm to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 atm = 15 × 0.00734797438793615 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.110219615819042 tonf (US)/in^2
Standard Atmosphere to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.
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.