Convert inch mercury (60°F) to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 inHg = 0.0352634892953538 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.0352634892953538 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.528952339430308 tonf (US)/ft^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
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.