Newton to US Ton-force Converter

US ton-force (short ton-force) is the force exerted by one short ton (2,000 pounds) under standard gravity.

Formula: 1 tonf = 2,000 lbf = 2 kip

Conversions:

• 1 tonf = 8,896.44 N (newtons)
• 1 tonf = 8.89644 kN (kilonewtons)
• 1 tonf = 2,000 lbf (pounds-force)
• 1 tonf = 2 kip (kilopounds)
• 1 tonf = 907.185 kgf (kilogram-force)
• 1 tonf = 0.907185 metric ton-force
• 1 tonf = 0.892857 UK ton-force (long ton-force)

The US ton-force is based on the short ton of 2,000 pounds, the standard ton in the United States. The short ton (as opposed to the UK's long ton of 2,240 pounds) became standardized in American commerce and industry in the 19th century. As a force unit, ton-force provides a convenient scale for heavy loads in US engineering, particularly in construction equipment, crane capacities, and structural design. It is closely related to the kip (1,000 lbf), with 1 ton-force = 2 kips. While international engineering uses kilonewtons, US ton-force remains common in American construction, heavy industry, and equipment specifications.

Construction Equipment: Crane capacity, lifting equipment, heavy machinery ratings.

Structural Engineering: Large building loads, bridge components, foundation design.

Industrial Equipment: Press capacity, forging equipment, material handling.

Marine Engineering: Ship displacement, anchor forces, dock equipment.

Automotive: Heavy vehicle specifications, towing capacity, load ratings.