Convert ton-force (short) to meganewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to meganewton [MN], or Convert meganewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Meganewton
1 tonf (US) = 0.00889644323 MN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to MN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 0.00889644323 MN = 0.13344664845 MN
Ton-Force (Short) to Meganewton 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.
Meganewton
A meganewton (MN) is a unit of force equal to one million newtons.
History/Origin
The meganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's SI units to measure larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, to provide a convenient scale for high-force measurements.
Current Use
Meganewtons are used in engineering, physics, and aerospace to quantify large forces, such as those in structural analysis, rocket propulsion, and large machinery.