Convert kilogram-force/square meter to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 kgf/m^2 = 6.34970683217759e-07 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 6.34970683217759e-07 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 9.52456024826638e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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 It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.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.