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Barbar
Source UnitThe bar is a metric unit of pressure, not part of the International System of Units (SI), but is commonly used in industry and meteorology. It is defined as exactly 100,000 pascals, which is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. One bar is equivalent to 0.987 atmospheres, 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or 750.06 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Although not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with the SI and is widely used due to its convenient size for many applications.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in various fields including meteorology for atmospheric pressure, and in industries such as automotive and aviation for tire pressure and cabin pressure monitoring. It is especially favored in contexts where moderate pressures need to be measured with a single-digit number, avoiding the unwieldy values that would result from using pascals.
Fun Fact
The bar is almost exactly the atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.
Ton Force per Square Foottl/ft²
Target UnitThe ton force per square foot (tl/ft²) is a unit of pressure that quantifies the force exerted by one ton-force acting uniformly over a one square foot area. A ton-force represents the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one ton (2000 pounds) under standard gravity (approximately 32.174 ft/s²). Therefore, one ton force per square foot equates to a pressure exerted by 2000 pounds distributed over a single square foot, making it a useful unit in engineering and construction contexts.
Current Use
Today, ton force per square foot is commonly used in engineering disciplines, particularly in construction and structural analysis to assess load-bearing capabilities of materials and foundations. It aids engineers in ensuring safety and compliance with building codes by quantifying stress and pressure exerted on surfaces. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States and countries influenced by British measurement systems.
Fun Fact
The ton-force is equivalent to approximately 1000 kilograms of force at Earth's surface gravity.
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Bar
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The bar is a metric unit of pressure, not part of the International System of Units (SI), but is commonly used in industry and meteorology. It is defined as exactly 100,000 pascals, which is slightly less than the average atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. One bar is equivalent to 0.987 atmospheres, 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi), or 750.06 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Although not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with the SI and is widely used due to its convenient size for many applications.
History & Origin
The bar as a unit of pressure was introduced in the early 20th century. It was created to provide a convenient metric unit for expressing pressures without having to resort to using large numbers, as can occur with the pascal. The bar was defined in 1909 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) to be equivalent to 100,000 pascals, simplifying conversion with the SI system.
Etymology: The word 'bar' comes from the Greek word 'baros', meaning weight.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in various fields including meteorology for atmospheric pressure, and in industries such as automotive and aviation for tire pressure and cabin pressure monitoring. It is especially favored in contexts where moderate pressures need to be measured with a single-digit number, avoiding the unwieldy values that would result from using pascals.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The bar is almost exactly the atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level.
- •The unit 'bar' is not an SI unit, but it's accepted for use with SI due to its practicality.
- •The word 'barometer', an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, shares its root with the unit 'bar'.
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Ton Force per Square Foot
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The ton force per square foot (tl/ft²) is a unit of pressure that quantifies the force exerted by one ton-force acting uniformly over a one square foot area. A ton-force represents the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one ton (2000 pounds) under standard gravity (approximately 32.174 ft/s²). Therefore, one ton force per square foot equates to a pressure exerted by 2000 pounds distributed over a single square foot, making it a useful unit in engineering and construction contexts.
History & Origin
The concept of force, mass, and pressure has evolved over centuries, with the ton-force being a practical application of gravitational force derived from the mass unit of the ton. The ton as a unit of mass has historical roots in the British imperial system, where it was formally defined in the 19th century. The use of square foot as a unit of area also traces back to early measurements in architecture and land surveying.
Etymology: The term 'ton' is derived from the Latin 'tonna,' meaning a cask or barrel, while 'force' refers to the influence that changes the motion of an object, originating from the Latin 'fortis,' meaning strong. 'Square foot' stems from the term 'foot,' a unit of length based on the size of a human foot, with 'square' indicating the area calculated by multiplying length by width.
Current Use
Today, ton force per square foot is commonly used in engineering disciplines, particularly in construction and structural analysis to assess load-bearing capabilities of materials and foundations. It aids engineers in ensuring safety and compliance with building codes by quantifying stress and pressure exerted on surfaces. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States and countries influenced by British measurement systems.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The ton-force is equivalent to approximately 1000 kilograms of force at Earth's surface gravity.
- •Pressure units like ton-force per square foot are often used in the design of bridges and buildings to ensure safety.
- •The concept of pressure has applications in various fields, including fluid dynamics, meteorology, and even medicine.
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