Convert ton-force (short) to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (short) [tonf (US)] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to ton-force (short).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Short) to Petanewton
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644323e-12 PT
Example: convert 15 tonf (US) to PT:
15 tonf (US) = 15 × 8.89644323e-12 PT = 1.3344664845e-10 PT
Ton-Force (Short) to Petanewton 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.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.