Convert ton-force (long) to meganewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to meganewton [MN], or Convert meganewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Meganewton
1 tonf (UK) = 0.00996401642 MN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to MN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 0.00996401642 MN = 0.1494602463 MN
Ton-Force (Long) to Meganewton Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)
A unit of force equal to the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity, approximately 20,000 pounds-force.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the use of the long ton in the UK, primarily for engineering and maritime purposes, before the adoption of SI units. It was used to measure force in contexts where imperial units were standard.
Current Use
The ton-force (long) is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by the newton. It may still be used in some historical or niche applications within the UK or in legacy systems.
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.