Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137895145.86 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to dyn/cm^2:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 137895145.86 dyn/cm^2 = 2068427187.9 dyn/cm^2
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) 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 per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.