Gram-force to Ton-force (long) Conversion

Convert between Gram-force and Ton-force (long) quickly and accurately.

gf
tonf (UK)

How to Convert Gram-force to Ton-force (long)

Conversion Formula

1 gf = 1E-6 tonf (UK)
1 tonf (UK) = 1016046.909 gf

Example

Convert 15 gf to tonf (UK):

15 gf = 15 × 1E-6 tonf (UK) = 0 tonf (UK)

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Gram-force

gf

Definition

Gram-force is a unit of force based on the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one gram. It represents the weight of one gram under standard gravity conditions. This unit is useful for measuring small forces in laboratory settings and precision applications.

History/Origin

Gram-force originated from the need to express forces in terms of familiar mass units. It was commonly used before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the standard force unit. The unit relates directly to the gravitational force experienced by a gram mass under Earth's gravity.

Current Use

Used in laboratory settings for measuring small forces, particularly in chemistry and physics experiments. Common in precision instruments and micro-measurements. Still used in some engineering applications where small force measurements are required, such as in material testing and calibration.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Ton-force (long)

tonf (UK)

Definition

Ton-force (long) represents the gravitational force exerted on a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity conditions. It equals approximately 9,964 Newtons and is used for measuring very large forces in industrial and engineering applications, particularly in the United Kingdom.

History/Origin

Ton-force (long) emerged as a practical unit for expressing large forces in industrial applications, particularly in the United Kingdom. It was particularly useful in heavy industry, mining, and construction where forces are measured in tons. The long ton version became standardized in the UK.

Current Use

Used in heavy industry for measuring large forces, such as in mining equipment, construction machinery, and industrial presses. Common in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in the United Kingdom. Used in some UK engineering standards and specifications for large-scale applications.

Multiplier

9964.016

Offset

0

Gram-force to Ton-force (long) Conversion Table

Gram-force [gf] Ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)]
1 gf 1E-6 tonf (UK)
10 gf 0.00001 tonf (UK)
25 gf 0.000025 tonf (UK)
50 gf 0.000049 tonf (UK)
100 gf 0.000098 tonf (UK)
0 gf 0E+0 tonf (UK)
-10 gf -0.00001 tonf (UK)
-40 gf -0.000039 tonf (UK)