Convert gram-force to teranewton
Please provide values below to convert gram-force [gf] to teranewton [TN], or Convert teranewton to gram-force.
How to Convert Gram-Force to Teranewton
1 gf = 9.80665e-15 TN
Example: convert 15 gf to TN:
15 gf = 15 × 9.80665e-15 TN = 1.4709975e-13 TN
Gram-Force to Teranewton Conversion Table
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Gram-Force
Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.
History/Origin
The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.
Teranewton
A teranewton (TN) is a unit of force equal to one trillion newtons (10^12 N).
History/Origin
The teranewton was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to accommodate very large force measurements, following the adoption of the SI units, to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving immense forces.
Current Use
The teranewton is primarily used in scientific research and engineering fields dealing with extremely large forces, such as astrophysics, large-scale structural analysis, and high-energy physics.