Convert ton-force (long) to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Joule/centimeter
1 tonf (UK) = 99.6401642 J/cm
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to J/cm:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 99.6401642 J/cm = 1494.602463 J/cm
Ton-Force (Long) to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)
A unit of force equal to the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity, approximately 20,000 pounds-force.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the use of the long ton in the UK, primarily for engineering and maritime purposes, before the adoption of SI units. It was used to measure force in contexts where imperial units were standard.
Current Use
The ton-force (long) is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by the newton. It may still be used in some historical or niche applications within the UK or in legacy systems.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.