Kilonewton (abbreviation: kN): is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force where 1 kN = 1000 N. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.
Short Ton (abbreviations: shton, or ton U.S.): is a non-SI metric unit of mass. Although, it is used principally as a unit of mass, it has acquired a number of meanings and uses over long years. It is equivalent to 907.2 kilograms (Kg), or approximately 2000 pounds (lb), or 0.9072 metric tons, or 0.892913 long tons (imperial).
How to Convert Kilonewton to Short Tons
Example: How many Short tons are equivalent to 49.83 kilonewton?
As;
1 kilonewton = 0.1123728887518 Short tons
49.83 kilonewton = Y Short tons
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 49.83 times 0.1123728887518 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 49.83 * 0.1123728887518 / 1 = 5.5995410465023 Short tons
Answer is: 5.5995410465023 Short tons are equivalent to 49.83 kilonewton.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into shton:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 27.6 kn
( ii ) 55.78 kn
( iii ) 22.24 kn
