Convert ton-force (long) to teranewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to teranewton [TN], or Convert teranewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Teranewton
1 tonf (UK) = 9.96401642e-09 TN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to TN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9.96401642e-09 TN = 1.494602463e-07 TN
Ton-Force (Long) to Teranewton 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.
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.