Convert gram-force to centinewton

Please provide values below to convert gram-force [gf] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to gram-force.




How to Convert Gram-Force to Centinewton

1 gf = 0.980665 cN

Example: convert 15 gf to cN:
15 gf = 15 Γ— 0.980665 cN = 14.709975 cN


Gram-Force to Centinewton Conversion Table

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Gram-Force

Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.

History/Origin

The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.

Current Use

Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.


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.