Convert hectopascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 hPa = 7.25188688668754e-06 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 hPa to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 hPa = 15 × 7.25188688668754e-06 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.000108778303300313 tonf (US)/in^2
Hectopascal to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.
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.