Kilonewtons to short tons-force
Type a value in kilonewtons to see it in short tons-force straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilonewtons box.
- Read the result in short tons-force as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
tonf (US) = kN × 0.1124044715
Multiply the value in kilonewtons by 0.1124044715 to get short tons-force.
Example
To convert 25 kN to short tons-force: 25 × 0.1124044715 = 2.81011 tonf (US).
Conversion table
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Short tons-force (tonf (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.112404 |
| 2 | 0.224809 |
| 3 | 0.337213 |
| 5 | 0.562022 |
| 10 | 1.12404 |
| 20 | 2.24809 |
| 25 | 2.81011 |
| 50 | 5.62022 |
| 100 | 11.2404 |
| 250 | 28.1011 |
| 500 | 56.2022 |
| 1,000 | 112.404 |
About the units
- Kilonewton
- Exactly 1000 newtons, the usual unit for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear.
- Short ton-force
- The weight of one US short ton (2000 lb) under standard gravity, exactly 8896.443230521 newtons.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many short tons-force are in one kilonewton?
1 kN = 0.112404 tonf (US) exactly.
How do I convert kilonewtons to short tons-force?
Use tonf (US) = kN × 0.1124044715. For example, 25 kN = 2.81011 tonf (US).
How many kilonewtons are in one short ton-force?
1 tonf (US) = 8.89644 kN.
What is the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?
The kilogram is a unit of mass, while the kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. So a 10 kg object presses down with about 98.07 newtons.
Why are climbing ropes and anchors rated in kilonewtons?
The kilonewton is a standard force unit that suits large loads. As a quick estimate, 1 kN is about 102 kilograms-force.