Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Kilopascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 107.2517801 kPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to kPa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 107.2517801 kPa = 1608.7767015 kPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Kilopascal Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
Ton-force (long) per square foot is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) distributed over one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit originated in the UK as a practical measure for engineering and industrial applications, combining the long ton (used primarily in the UK) with square foot to measure pressure in contexts such as structural and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units like pascals. It may still appear in historical data, specialized fields, or regional contexts within the UK.
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.