Convert ton-force (short) to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Femtonewton
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644323e+18 fN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to fN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 8.89644323e+18 fN = 1.3344664845e+20 fN
Ton-Force (Short) to Femtonewton 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.
Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.