Convert newton/square centimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to newton/square centimeter.
1 N/cm^2 = 0.000725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2. To convert newton/square centimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch, multiply the value by 0.000725188688669; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1378.9514586 N/cm^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 N/cm^2 = 0.000725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2
- 1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1378.9514586 N/cm^2
- 10 N/cm^2 = 0.00725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2
- 100 N/cm^2 = 0.0725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2
How to Convert Newton/square Centimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 N/cm^2 = 0.000725188688668754 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 N/cm^2 to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 N/cm^2 = 15 × 0.000725188688668754 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.0108778303300313 tonf (US)/in^2
Newton/square Centimeter to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
| newton/square centimeter | ton-force (short)/sq. inch |
|---|---|
| 1 N/cm^2 | 0.000725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 2 N/cm^2 | 0.00145037737734 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 3 N/cm^2 | 0.00217556606601 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 5 N/cm^2 | 0.00362594344334 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 10 N/cm^2 | 0.00725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 20 N/cm^2 | 0.0145037737734 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 50 N/cm^2 | 0.0362594344334 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 100 N/cm^2 | 0.0725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 500 N/cm^2 | 0.362594344334 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 1000 N/cm^2 | 0.725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2 |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 newton/square centimeter in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
1 newton/square centimeter (N/cm^2) = 0.000725188688669 ton-force (short)/sq. inch (tonf (US)/in^2).
How do you convert newton/square centimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
Multiply the newton/square centimeter value by 0.000725188688669. For example, 25 N/cm^2 × 0.000725188688669 = 0.0181297172167 tonf (US)/in^2.
What is 10 newton/square centimeter in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
10 N/cm^2 = 0.00725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2.
Which unit is larger, the newton/square centimeter or the ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
The ton-force (short)/sq. inch is the larger unit: 1 N/cm^2 equals only 0.000725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2.