Convert ton-force (long) to nanonewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to nanonewton [nN], or Convert nanonewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Nanonewton
1 tonf (UK) = 9964016420000 nN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to nN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9964016420000 nN = 149460246300000 nN
Ton-Force (Long) to Nanonewton 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.
Nanonewton
A nanonewton (nN) is a unit of force equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a newton.
History/Origin
The nanonewton was introduced as part of the SI system's prefix-based units to measure very small forces, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, following the adoption of the SI units and prefixes.
Current Use
Nanonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, and precision instrumentation to quantify extremely small forces.