What is a force converter?

A force converter helps you convert between different units of force quickly and accurately.

How do I convert ton-force (short) to petanewton [PT]?

Simply enter the value in the ton-force (short) input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in petanewton [PT] instantly.

Yes, this force converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between ton-force (short) and petanewton [PT].

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

Ton-Force (Short)

The short ton-force is a unit of force based on the short ton, primarily used in the United States.

A short ton equals 2,000 pounds (lbs).
The short ton-force is the force exerted by one short ton mass under standard gravity.
Mathematically:

1 \text{ short ton-force} = 2,000 \text{ lbs} \times 9.80665 \text{ m/s}^2 \approx 8,896.44 \text{ newtons}

It is used in industries like engineering and construction where forces related to short tons are relevant.
Note: This differs from the metric ton-force (tf) and long ton-force used in other systems.

Petanewton [PN]

Petanewton is a very large unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).

1 petanewton (PN) equals $10^{15}$ newtons.
It represents forces much larger than those encountered in everyday life or typical engineering but smaller than exanewtons.
Such forces might be relevant in astrophysics, like the force between massive celestial bodies.