Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to terapascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2] to terapascal [TPa], or Convert terapascal to ton-force (long)/square inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Terapascal
1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 1.544425634e-05 TPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/in^2 to TPa:
15 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 15 × 1.544425634e-05 TPa = 0.0002316638451 TPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Terapascal Conversion Table
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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 It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.
Terapascal
A terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one trillion pascals (10^12 Pa).
History/Origin
The terapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure extremely high pressures, especially in scientific research involving materials under extreme conditions, such as in geophysics and high-energy physics.
Current Use
The terapascal is used in scientific fields to quantify very high pressures, such as in studying Earth's deep interior, material science, and high-pressure physics experiments.