Convert Long Ton to Kilonewton (lton to kn)
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Long Ton (abbreviations: Lton, or ton imperial): 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 1,016 kilograms (Kg), or approximately 2,239.859 pounds (lb), or 1.119929 short tons (US), or 1.016 metric tons.
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.
How to Convert Long Tons to Kilonewton
Example: How many kilonewton are equivalent to 22.96 Long tons?
As;
1 Long tons = 9.9639972641183 kilonewton
22.96 Long tons = Y kilonewton
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 22.96 times 9.9639972641183 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 22.96 * 9.9639972641183 / 1 = 228.77337718416 kilonewton
Answer is: 228.77337718416 kilonewton are equivalent to 22.96 Long tons.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into kn:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 55.95 lton
( ii ) 12.44 lton
( iii ) 85.42 lton
