Convert Tonne to Kilogram-force square second per meter
Tonne
The tonne (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (1,000 kg) or 1 megagram (1 Mg). It is part of the metric system but is not an SI unit. However, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its widespread application in measuring large masses, such as in industry and transportation.
The tonne was introduced in the 1790s during the creation of the metric system in France. It was established as a convenient way to represent large quantities of mass, aligning with the decimal-based nature of the system. The term "tonne" is derived from the Old French word "tonne", meaning a large cask or barrel, reflecting its use in measuring heavy loads. Over time, it became a standardized unit used globally in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.
Kilogram-force square second per meter
The unit kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) combines force, time, and length dimensions. It represents the mass equivalent when analyzing force-related phenomena over time and distance, where kilogram-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram at standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
This unit originates from engineering contexts where the gravitational metric unit kilogram-force (kgf) was commonly used before the adoption of the SI system. It was part of older metric-based systems in Europe and engineering fields, gradually replaced by the SI unit newton (N) for consistency.
Convert Tonne to other weight-converter units
1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogram
1 Tonne = 1000000 Gram
1 Tonne = 1000000000 Milligram
1 Tonne = 1 Metric Ton
1 Tonne = 0.9842073304 Long Ton
1 Tonne = 1.1023122101 Short Ton
1 Tonne = 2204.6244202 Pound
1 Tonne = 35273.990723 Ounce
1 Tonne = 5000000 Carat
1 Tonne = 176.36980975 Stone (US)
1 Tonne = 157.47304442 Stone (UK)
1 Tonne = 15432358.353 Grain
1 Tonne = 68.521765857 Slug
1 Tonne = 10 Quintal
1 Tonne = 88.184904874 Quarter (US)
1 Tonne = 78.736522209 Quarter (UK)
1 Tonne = 22.046226218 Hundredweight (US)
1 Tonne = 19.684130552 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Tonne = 34285.710367 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Tonne = 30612.244898 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Tonne = 1 Tonne
1 Tonne = 0.001 Kiloton
1 Tonne = 6.022173643e+29 Dalton
1 Tonne = 101.9716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Tonne = 2.2046226218 Kilopound