Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 gf/cm^2 = 7.11167165373344e-06 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 7.11167165373344e-06 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.000106675074806002 tonf (US)/in^2
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) 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 per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.