Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Centipascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 10725178.01 cPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to cPa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 10725178.01 cPa = 160877670.15 cPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Centipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.