Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to ksi
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Ksi
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 2.00000000087023 ksi
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to ksi:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 2.00000000087023 ksi = 30.0000000130534 ksi
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Ksi 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.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.