Convert ton-force (short) to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Giganewton
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644323e-06 GN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to GN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 8.89644323e-06 GN = 0.00013344664845 GN
Ton-Force (Short) to Giganewton 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.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.