Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to microbar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2] to microbar [µbar], or Convert microbar to ton-force (long)/square inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Microbar
1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 154442563.4 µbar
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK)/in^2 to µbar:
15 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 15 × 154442563.4 µbar = 2316638451 µbar
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch to Microbar Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.
Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.