Convert newton/square meter to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 N/m^2 = 9.32385456975739e-06 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 9.32385456975739e-06 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.000139857818546361 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.