Convert ton (short) to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Earth's Mass
1 ton (US) = 1.51906352980576e-22 M_earth
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to M_earth:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 1.51906352980576e-22 M_earth = 2.27859529470864e-21 M_earth
Ton (Short) to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.