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Long ton-force (UK) (tonf (UK))

Exactly 2240 pounds-force.

What is a long ton-force?

Symbol
tonf (UK)
Quantity
Force
Unit system
imperial
Definition
Exactly 2240 pounds-force.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8

Common applications

A traditional British unit, found in older engineering specifications.

Long ton-force (UK) in other force units

Long ton-force (UK) quick reference

Long ton-force (UK) in other units
Long ton-force (UK)NewtonPound-forceMillinewton
1 tonf (UK)= 9964.01641818352 N= 2240 lbf= 9964016.41818352 mN
10 tonf (UK)= 99640.1641818352 N= 22400 lbf= 99640164.1818352 mN
100 tonf (UK)= 996401.641818352 N= 224000 lbf= 996401641.818352 mN
1000 tonf (UK)= 9964016.41818352 N= 2240000 lbf= 9964016418.18352 mN

Where the long ton-force fits

The next smaller force unit is the tonne-force (tf). 1 tonf (UK) = 1.0160469088 tf, and 1 tf ≈ 0.9842065276 tonf (UK).

The next larger force unit is the meganewton (MN). 1 tonf (UK) = 0.00996401641818352 MN, and 1 MN ≈ 100.3611353 tonf (UK).

Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in one long ton-force?
One long ton-force = 9964.01641818352 N (newtons).
How many pounds-force are in one long ton-force?
One long ton-force = 2240 lbf (pounds-force).
How many millinewtons are in one long ton-force?
One long ton-force = 9964016.41818352 mN (millinewtons).