Convert kilogram-force/square meter to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 kgf/m^2 = 9.14357784165113e-05 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 9.14357784165113e-05 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.00137153667624767 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.