Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to ksi
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ksi
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.0155555555603901 ksi
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to ksi:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0155555555603901 ksi = 0.233333333405852 ksi
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Ksi 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.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.