Force and Torque
tnf (UK)totnf (US)
Convert UK long tons-force (tnf (UK)) to US short tons-force (tnf (US)).
Factor1 tnf (UK) = 1.12 tnf (US)
Converter
tnf (UK)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
tnf (US)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
tnf (US) = tnf (UK) × 1.12
Multiply any value in UK long tons-force by 1.12 to obtain the value in US short tons-force.
Worked example
Convert 1 tnf (UK) to tnf (US).
- 01Start with 1 tnf (UK).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1.12 = 1.12 tnf (US).
Result1 tnf (UK) = 1.12 tnf (US)
Conversion table
| tnf (UK) | tnf (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 20 | 22.4 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 200 | 224 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1120 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from tnf (UK) to tnf (US)?
1 tnf (UK) equals 1.12 tnf (US). To convert, multiply the value in UK long tons-force by 1.12.
How do I convert 1 tnf (UK) to tnf (US)?
1 tnf (UK) = 1.12 tnf (US). For any value, multiply by 1.12.
How do I convert tnf (US) back to tnf (UK)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.8928571. So 1 tnf (US) = 0.892857 tnf (UK).
When would I need to convert UK long ton-force to US short ton-force?
Force conversions between tnf (UK) and tnf (US) are needed in structural analysis, mechanical equipment design, lifting and rigging calculations, and load specification. Newtons and kilonewtons are standard in SI-based structural codes; pound-force and kips are common in US codes and vendor datasheets.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).