Convert ton-force (short) to exanewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to exanewton [EN], or Convert exanewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Exanewton
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644323e-15 EN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to EN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 8.89644323e-15 EN = 1.3344664845e-13 EN
Ton-Force (Short) to Exanewton 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.
Exanewton
An exanewton (EN) is a unit of force equal to 10^18 newtons.
History/Origin
The exanewton was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) prefixes to represent extremely large forces, following the adoption of the SI system and its prefixes in the 20th century.
Current Use
The exanewton is primarily used in theoretical physics and large-scale engineering contexts where extremely large forces are involved, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its size.