Convert ton-force (long) to exanewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to exanewton [EN], or Convert exanewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Exanewton
1 tonf (UK) = 9.96401642e-15 EN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to EN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9.96401642e-15 EN = 1.494602463e-13 EN
Ton-Force (Long) to Exanewton 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.
Exanewton
An exanewton (EN) is a unit of force equal to 10^18 newtons.
History/Origin
The exanewton was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) prefixes to represent extremely large forces, following the adoption of the SI system and its prefixes in the 20th century.
Current Use
The exanewton is primarily used in theoretical physics and large-scale engineering contexts where extremely large forces are involved, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its size.