Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to ton-force (short)/sq. inch.
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2. To convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter, multiply the value by 1.40613915924; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373 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 = 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2
- 1 kgf/mm^2 = 0.711167165373 tonf (US)/in^2
- 10 tonf (US)/in^2 = 14.0613915924 kgf/mm^2
- 100 tonf (US)/in^2 = 140.613915924 kgf/mm^2
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.40613915924398 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 tonf (US)/in^2 to kgf/mm^2:
15 tonf (US)/in^2 = 15 × 1.40613915924398 kgf/mm^2 = 21.0920873886597 kgf/mm^2
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter Conversion Table
| ton-force (short)/sq. inch | kilogram-force/sq. millimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 tonf (US)/in^2 | 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2 |
| 2 tonf (US)/in^2 | 2.81227831849 kgf/mm^2 |
| 3 tonf (US)/in^2 | 4.21841747773 kgf/mm^2 |
| 5 tonf (US)/in^2 | 7.03069579622 kgf/mm^2 |
| 10 tonf (US)/in^2 | 14.0613915924 kgf/mm^2 |
| 20 tonf (US)/in^2 | 28.1227831849 kgf/mm^2 |
| 50 tonf (US)/in^2 | 70.3069579622 kgf/mm^2 |
| 100 tonf (US)/in^2 | 140.613915924 kgf/mm^2 |
| 500 tonf (US)/in^2 | 703.069579622 kgf/mm^2 |
| 1000 tonf (US)/in^2 | 1406.13915924 kgf/mm^2 |
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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton-force (short)/sq. inch in kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?
1 ton-force (short)/sq. inch (tonf (US)/in^2) = 1.40613915924 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter (kgf/mm^2).
How do you convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?
Multiply the ton-force (short)/sq. inch value by 1.40613915924. For example, 25 tonf (US)/in^2 × 1.40613915924 = 35.1534789811 kgf/mm^2.
What is 10 ton-force (short)/sq. inch in kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?
10 tonf (US)/in^2 = 14.0613915924 kgf/mm^2.
Which unit is larger, the ton-force (short)/sq. inch or the kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?
The ton-force (short)/sq. inch is the larger unit: 1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 1.40613915924 kgf/mm^2.