Convert newton/square centimeter to ton-force (long)/square foot
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to newton/square centimeter.
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot
1 N/cm^2 = 0.0932385456975739 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to tonf (UK)/ft^2:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0932385456975739 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1.39857818546361 tonf (UK)/ft^2
Newton/square Centimeter to Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot Conversion Table
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Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
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.