Convert Earth's mass to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's mass [M_earth] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to Earth's mass.
How to Convert Earth's Mass to Ton (Long)
1 M_earth = 5.87768138289325e+21 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 M_earth to ton (UK):
15 M_earth = 15 × 5.87768138289325e+21 ton (UK) = 8.81652207433988e+22 ton (UK)
Earth's Mass to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).