Convert Planck mass to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert Planck mass [m_P] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to Planck mass.
How to Convert Planck Mass to Ton (Short)
1 m_P = 2.3991474988876e-11 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 m_P to ton (US):
15 m_P = 15 × 2.3991474988876e-11 ton (US) = 3.5987212483314e-10 ton (US)
Planck Mass to Ton (Short) Conversion Table
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Planck Mass
The Planck mass (m_P) is a fundamental physical constant representing a mass scale derived from natural units, approximately 2.176 × 10^-8 kilograms.
History/Origin
Introduced by Max Planck in 1899 as part of his system of natural units, the Planck mass emerged from combining fundamental constants to define a universal mass scale in theoretical physics.
Current Use
The Planck mass is primarily used in theoretical physics, especially in quantum gravity and high-energy physics, to express natural units and scale phenomena near the Planck scale.
Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.