Meganewtons to tonnes-force
Type a value in MN to get it in tf instantly.
12,236.59tf
That's 1.62× as much thrust as Starship’s Super Heavy booster — nothing on our list beats it. That is enough to hold up about 12,240,000 kg against gravity.
What it means
How much push is that?
Engine figures are typical published ratings; afterburning, altitude and throttle all change them. Rocket thrust is at sea level.
The math
How to convert MN to tf
To convert meganewtons to tonnes-force, multiply by 101.972.
Example: 120 MN × 101.972 = 12,236.6 tf.
In the other direction, 1 tf = 0.00980665 MN.
Thrust-to-weight below assumes Airliner, 70 t. Change it above and those figures update.
Every unit
Your thrust in every unit
Tables
MN to tf conversion table
| MN | tf |
|---|---|
| 1 MN | 101.972 tf |
| 5 MN | 509.858 tf |
| 10 MN | 1,019.72 tf |
| 20 MN | 2,039.43 tf |
| 50 MN | 5,098.58 tf |
| 100 MN | 10,197.2 tf |
| 120 MN | 12,236.6 tf |
| 200 MN | 20,394.3 tf |
| 500 MN | 50,985.8 tf |
| 1,000 MN | 101,972 tf |
| 2,000 MN | 203,943 tf |
| 7,500 MN | 764,787 tf |
tf to MN conversion table
| tf | MN |
|---|---|
| 1 tf | 0.00980665 MN |
| 5 tf | 0.0490333 MN |
| 10 tf | 0.0980665 MN |
| 20 tf | 0.196133 MN |
| 50 tf | 0.490333 MN |
| 100 tf | 0.980665 MN |
| 120 tf | 1.1768 MN |
| 200 tf | 1.96133 MN |
| 500 tf | 4.90333 MN |
| 1,000 tf | 9.80665 MN |
| 2,000 tf | 19.6133 MN |
| 7,500 tf | 73.5499 MN |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many tf is 1 MN?
- 1 MN is 101.972 tf.
- How many tf is 10 MN?
- 10 MN is 1,019.72 tf.
- How many tf is 120 MN?
- 120 MN is 12,236.6 tf.
The units
About these units
Meganewtons (MN)
For rocket engines and launch vehicles.
Tonnes-force (tf)
Used for rockets: a tonne-force lifts a tonne.
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