Enter the mass in tons into the calculator to convert it to newtons. This calculator will provide the equivalent force in newtons based on the mass provided in tons.
Tons to Newtons Formula
The following formula is used to convert tons to newtons.
N = t * 1000 * g
Variables:
- N is the force in newtons (N)
- t is the mass in tons (t)
- g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²)
To convert tons to newtons, multiply the mass in tons by 1000 (to convert to kilograms) and then by the standard acceleration due to gravity.
What is a Newton?
A newton (N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is defined as the force necessary to provide a mass of one kilogram with an acceleration of one meter per second squared. In other words, 1 N is the force of gravity on a small apple on Earth.
How to Calculate Tons to Newtons?
The following steps outline how to convert tons to newtons.
- First, determine the mass in tons (t).
- Next, use the formula N = t * 1000 * g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
- Finally, calculate the force in newtons (N).
- After inserting the mass and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
mass in tons (t) = 2 tons
Using the formula N = t * 1000 * g, we find that the force in newtons (N) is 2 * 1000 * 9.80665 = 19613.3 N.
