Convert ton-force (short) to teranewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to teranewton [TN], or Convert teranewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Teranewton
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644323e-09 TN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to TN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 8.89644323e-09 TN = 1.3344664845e-07 TN
Ton-Force (Short) to Teranewton Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Short)
A unit of force equal to the force exerted by one US ton (2000 pounds) under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
History/Origin
The ton-force originated from the need to quantify large forces in engineering and industrial contexts, particularly in the United States, where the short ton was commonly used. It has been in use since the 19th century alongside other force units.
Current Use
Primarily used in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial applications within the United States to measure large forces, especially in contexts involving heavy machinery and structural analysis.
Teranewton
A teranewton (TN) is a unit of force equal to one trillion newtons (10^12 N).
History/Origin
The teranewton was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to accommodate very large force measurements, following the adoption of the SI units, to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving immense forces.
Current Use
The teranewton is primarily used in scientific research and engineering fields dealing with extremely large forces, such as astrophysics, large-scale structural analysis, and high-energy physics.