Convert newton/square meter to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 N/m^2 = 6.47489900442821e-08 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 6.47489900442821e-08 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 9.71234850664231e-07 tonf (UK)/in^2
Newton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch 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 Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.