Convert inch mercury (60°F) to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 inHg = 0.0314852583038853 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.0314852583038853 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 0.472278874558279 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
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.