Convert ton-force (short) to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Centinewton
1 tonf (US) = 889644.323 cN
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to cN:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 889644.323 cN = 13344664.845 cN
Ton-Force (Short) to Centinewton 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.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.