Convert femtonewton to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert femtonewton [fN] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to femtonewton.
How to Convert Femtonewton to Centinewton
1 fN = 1e-13 cN
Example: convert 15 fN to cN:
15 fN = 15 × 1e-13 cN = 1.5e-12 cN
Femtonewton to Centinewton Conversion Table
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Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.