Convert ton (short) to Planck mass
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to Planck mass [m_P], or Convert Planck mass to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Planck Mass
1 ton (US) = 41681472292.2898 m_P
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to m_P:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 41681472292.2898 m_P = 625222084384.347 m_P
Ton (Short) to Planck Mass Conversion Table
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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.
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.