Convert kip-force/square inch to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to kip-force/square inch.
How to Convert Kip-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 kipf/in^2 = 71.9999999674187 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kipf/in^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 kipf/in^2 = 15 × 71.9999999674187 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 1079.99999951128 tonf (US)/ft^2
Kip-Force/square Inch to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. 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 (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.