Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Newton/square Millimeter
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13.789514586 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to N/mm^2:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 13.789514586 N/mm^2 = 206.84271879 N/mm^2
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Newton/square Millimeter 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.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.