Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to bar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to ton-force (short)/sq. foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Bar
1 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.9576051796 bar
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/ft^2 to bar:
15 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.9576051796 bar = 14.364077694 bar
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Bar Conversion Table
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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.
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.