Convert ton-force (long)/square foot to atmosphere technical
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square foot [tonf (UK)/ft^2] to atmosphere technical [at], or Convert atmosphere technical to ton-force (long)/square foot.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Atmosphere Technical
1 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 1.09366379038714 at
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 to at:
15 tonf (UK)/ft^2 = 15 × 1.09366379038714 at = 16.404956855807 at
Ton-Force (Long)/square Foot to Atmosphere Technical Conversion Table
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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.
Atmosphere Technical
The atmosphere technical (at) is a unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The atmosphere technical was established as a standard unit of pressure in the early 20th century to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving atmospheric pressure, aligning with the international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Current Use
It is primarily used in scientific, meteorological, and engineering contexts to quantify atmospheric pressure, especially in fields requiring standardized pressure measurements at sea level.