Convert millipascal to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert millipascal [mPa] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to millipascal.
How to Convert Millipascal to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 mPa = 9.32385456975739e-09 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 mPa to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 mPa = 15 × 9.32385456975739e-09 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1.39857818546361e-07 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Millipascal to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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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'.
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.