Convert hectonewton to piconewton
Please provide values below to convert hectonewton [hN] to piconewton [pN], or Convert piconewton to hectonewton.
How to Convert Hectonewton to Piconewton
1 hN = 100000000000000 pN
Example: convert 15 hN to pN:
15 hN = 15 × 100000000000000 pN = 1.5e+15 pN
Hectonewton to Piconewton Conversion Table
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Hectonewton
A hectonewton (hN) is a unit of force equal to 100 newtons.
History/Origin
The hectonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger unit of force, primarily used in engineering and physics, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the hectonewton is used in engineering, physics, and force measurements where larger force values are involved, especially in contexts requiring convenient scaling from newtons.
Piconewton
A piconewton (pN) is a unit of force equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a newton.
History/Origin
The piconewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small forces, especially in fields like biophysics and nanotechnology, where forces at the molecular or atomic scale are relevant.
Current Use
The piconewton is commonly used in scientific research to quantify tiny forces, such as those exerted by molecular motors, DNA stretching experiments, and nanoscale measurements.