Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to microbar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2] to microbar [µbar], or Convert microbar to ton-force (short)/sq. foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Microbar
1 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 957605.1796 µbar
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/ft^2 to µbar:
15 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 15 × 957605.1796 µbar = 14364077.694 µbar
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot to Microbar 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.
Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.