Convert ton-force (long) to joule/meter
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to joule/meter [J/m], or Convert joule/meter to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Joule/meter
1 tonf (UK) = 9964.01642 J/m
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to J/m:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9964.01642 J/m = 149460.2463 J/m
Ton-Force (Long) to Joule/meter 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.
Joule/meter
The joule per meter (J/m) is a unit of energy per unit length, commonly used to measure energy distribution along a distance.
History/Origin
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined in 1948, and the meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. The combination J/m has been used in physics and engineering to quantify energy density or energy per unit length, especially in fields like mechanics and material science.
Current Use
J/m is used today to express energy per unit length in applications such as work done per unit length, energy density in cables, and in force-related calculations involving energy distribution along a line.