Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to millibar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to millibar [mbar], or Convert millibar to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Millibar
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1072.517801 mbar
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to mbar:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1072.517801 mbar = 16087.767015 mbar
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Millibar 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.
Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.