Convert piconewton to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert piconewton [pN] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to piconewton.
How to Convert Piconewton to Femtonewton
1 pN = 1000 fN
Example: convert 15 pN to fN:
15 pN = 15 × 1000 fN = 15000 fN
Piconewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table
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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.
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.