Hectonewton to short ton-force converter (hN to sh-tonf)

Conversion Formula

1 hN = 0.011240 sh-tonf

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Hectonewton = 100.000 newtons
   1 Short ton-force = 8,896.4 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 hN = (100.000 N) / (8,896.4 N/sh-tonf) = 0.011240 sh-tonf
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in hN by 0.011240 to get the equivalent in sh-tonf

Example Conversion

Convert 5 hN to sh-tonf:

5 hN × 0.011240 = 0.056202 sh-tonf