Convert kip-force/square inch to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 kipf/in^2 = 64.2857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 64.2857142657346 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 964.285713986019 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Kip-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.
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.