Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Hectopascal
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1072.517801 hPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to hPa:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1072.517801 hPa = 16087.767015 hPa
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Hectopascal Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
Ton-force (long) per square foot is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) distributed over one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit originated in the UK as a practical measure for engineering and industrial applications, combining the long ton (used primarily in the UK) with square foot to measure pressure in contexts such as structural and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units like pascals. It may still appear in historical data, specialized fields, or regional contexts within the UK.
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.