Convert ton-force (short) to dyne
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to dyne [dyn], or Convert dyne to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Dyne
1 tonf (US) = 889644323 dyn
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to dyn:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 889644323 dyn = 13344664845 dyn
Ton-Force (Short) to Dyne 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.
Dyne
A dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared.
History/Origin
The dyne was introduced as part of the CGS system of units in the late 19th century, serving as a smaller force unit compared to the Newton, to facilitate calculations in physics and engineering involving small forces.
Current Use
The dyne is primarily used in theoretical physics and certain specialized scientific fields; however, it has largely been replaced by the Newton in most practical applications and international standards.