Convert poundal/square foot to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to poundal/square foot.
How to Convert Poundal/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 pdl/ft^2 = 1.07919965617273e-07 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 pdl/ft^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 pdl/ft^2 = 15 × 1.07919965617273e-07 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.61879948425909e-06 tonf (US)/in^2
Poundal/square Foot to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Poundal/square Foot
The poundal per square foot (pdl/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one poundal applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The poundal is an imperial unit of force introduced in the 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second system, primarily used in engineering contexts. The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
The poundal per square foot is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the pascal (Pa) in scientific and engineering applications. It may still appear in legacy systems or specific regional engineering 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.