Convert ton-force (long) to micronewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to micronewton [µN], or Convert micronewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Micronewton
1 tonf (UK) = 9964016420 µN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to µN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9964016420 µN = 149460246300 µN
Ton-Force (Long) to Micronewton 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.
Micronewton
A micronewton (µN) is a unit of force equal to one millionth of a newton, the SI base unit of force.
History/Origin
The micronewton was introduced as a submultiple of the newton to measure very small forces, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, as part of the SI system standardization.
Current Use
Micronewtons are used in precision measurements in physics, engineering, and scientific research where very small forces need to be quantified accurately.