Convert piconewton to hectonewton
Please provide values below to convert piconewton [pN] to hectonewton [hN], or Convert hectonewton to piconewton.
How to Convert Piconewton to Hectonewton
1 pN = 1e-14 hN
Example: convert 15 pN to hN:
15 pN = 15 × 1e-14 hN = 1.5e-13 hN
Piconewton to Hectonewton 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.
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.