Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to bar
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to bar [bar], or Convert bar to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137.89514586 bar. To convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to bar, multiply the value by 137.89514586; to go the other way, divide by it (1 bar = 0.00725188688669 tonf (US)/in^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 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137.89514586 bar
- 1 bar = 0.00725188688669 tonf (US)/in^2
- 10 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1378.9514586 bar
- 100 tonf (US)/in^2 = 13789.514586 bar
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Bar
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137.89514586 bar
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to bar:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 137.89514586 bar = 2068.4271879 bar
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Bar Conversion Table
| ton-force (short)/sq. inch | bar |
|---|---|
| 1 tonf (US)/in^2 | 137.89514586 bar |
| 2 tonf (US)/in^2 | 275.79029172 bar |
| 3 tonf (US)/in^2 | 413.68543758 bar |
| 5 tonf (US)/in^2 | 689.4757293 bar |
| 10 tonf (US)/in^2 | 1378.9514586 bar |
| 20 tonf (US)/in^2 | 2757.9029172 bar |
| 50 tonf (US)/in^2 | 6894.757293 bar |
| 100 tonf (US)/in^2 | 13789.514586 bar |
| 500 tonf (US)/in^2 | 68947.57293 bar |
| 1000 tonf (US)/in^2 | 137895.14586 bar |
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.
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton-force (short)/sq. inch in bar?
1 ton-force (short)/sq. inch (tonf (US)/in^2) = 137.89514586 bar (bar).
How do you convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to bar?
Multiply the ton-force (short)/sq. inch value by 137.89514586. For example, 25 tonf (US)/in^2 × 137.89514586 = 3447.3786465 bar.
What is 10 ton-force (short)/sq. inch in bar?
10 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1378.9514586 bar.
Which unit is larger, the ton-force (short)/sq. inch or the bar?
The ton-force (short)/sq. inch is the larger unit: 1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 137.89514586 bar.