Convert centinewton to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert centinewton [cN] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to centinewton.
How to Convert Centinewton to Petanewton
1 cN = 1e-17 PT
Example: convert 15 cN to PT:
15 cN = 15 × 1e-17 PT = 1.5e-16 PT
Centinewton to Petanewton Conversion Table
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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.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.