Converting from Grave-force (Gf) to Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)]) in Force

What is Grave-force (Gf)

Grave-force (Gf) is a unit of force in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system. It is defined as the force needed to accelerate a mass of one gram by one centimeter per second squared.

What is Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)])

Ton-force (short) or [tonf (US)] is a unit of force commonly used in the United States. It is equivalent to 2000 pounds-force or 907.1847 kilograms-force.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion ratio between Gf and [tonf (US)] is:

• 1 (Gf) = 0.001102311 ([tonf (US)])
• 1 ([tonf (US)]) = 907.1847 (Gf)

Some other conversion ratios include:

• 12 (Gf) = 0.01322774 ([tonf (US)])
• 5 (Gf) = 0.005511557 ([tonf (US)])
• 9 (Gf) = 0.009920802 ([tonf (US)])

Examples

1. Convert 12 Gf to [tonf (US)]:

   • 12×0.001102311=0.013227732 [tonf (US)]

2. Convert 5 [tonf (US)] to Gf:

   • 5×907.1847=4535.924 Gf

3. Convert 9 Gf to [tonf (US)]:

   • 9×0.001102311=0.009920799 [tonf (US])

Use this information to perform conversions between Grave-force (Gf) and Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)]).