Convert millinewton to ton-force (long)
Please provide values below to convert millinewton [mN] to ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)], or Convert ton-force (long) to millinewton.
How to Convert Millinewton to Ton-Force (Long)
1 mN = 1.00361135294075e-07 tonf (UK)
Example: convert 15 mN to tonf (UK):
15 mN = 15 × 1.00361135294075e-07 tonf (UK) = 1.50541702941112e-06 tonf (UK)
Millinewton to Ton-Force (Long) Conversion Table
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Millinewton
A millinewton (mN) is a unit of force equal to one thousandth of a newton.
History/Origin
The millinewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a smaller, more precise unit of force for scientific and engineering applications, especially in contexts requiring fine measurements.
Current Use
Millinewtons are used in fields such as physics, engineering, and biomechanics to measure small forces, and are commonly employed in force calibration, material testing, and precision instrumentation.
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.