Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Millipascal
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13789514586 mPa
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to mPa:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13789514586 mPa = 206842718790 mPa
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Millipascal Conversion Table
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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.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.