Convert ton-force (long) to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Centinewton
1 tonf (UK) = 996401.642 cN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to cN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 996401.642 cN = 14946024.63 cN
Ton-Force (Long) to Centinewton 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.
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.