Convert kilonewton/square meter to ton-force (short)/sq. foot
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. foot [tonf (US)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. foot to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
1 kN/m^2 = 0.0104427171166483 tonf (US)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to tonf (US)/ft^2:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.0104427171166483 tonf (US)/ft^2 = 0.156640756749725 tonf (US)/ft^2
Kilonewton/square Meter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Foot
Ton-force per square foot (tonf/ft²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square foot originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily in engineering and construction contexts, to measure pressure or stress levels. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in specific industries.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square foot is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units such as pascals. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to structural and material stress assessments.