Centinewton to Femtonewton Conversion

Convert between Centinewton and Femtonewton quickly and accurately.

cN
fN

How to Convert Centinewton to Femtonewton

Conversion Formula

1 cN = 1E+13 fN
1 fN = 1E-13 cN

Example

Convert 15 cN to fN:

15 cN = 15 × 1E+13 fN = 1E+14 fN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Centinewton

cN

Definition

A centinewton equals 0.01 Newtons and represents a small force unit used in precision applications. This unit is employed for describing forces in laboratory settings, precision instruments, and micro-measurements.

History/Origin

The centinewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "centi" (meaning 0.01) was adopted in 1960. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the hundredths of Newtons range.

Current Use

Used in laboratory settings for measuring small forces, particularly in chemistry and physics experiments. Common in precision instruments and micro-measurements. Used in some engineering applications where small force measurements are required.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Femtonewton

fN

Definition

A femtonewton equals 10^-15 Newtons and represents an extremely small force unit used in precision applications. This unit is employed for describing forces in laboratory settings, precision instruments, and micro-measurements.

History/Origin

The femtonewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "femto" (meaning 10^-15) was adopted in 1964. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the quadrillionths of Newtons range.

Current Use

Used in laboratory settings for measuring extremely small forces, particularly in chemistry and physics experiments. Common in precision instruments and micro-measurements. Used in some engineering applications where extremely small force measurements are required.

Multiplier

1E-15

Offset

0

Centinewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table

Centinewton [cN] Femtonewton [fN]
1 cN 1E+13 fN
10 cN 1E+14 fN
25 cN 2E+14 fN
50 cN 5E+14 fN
100 cN 1E+15 fN
0 cN 0E+0 fN
-10 cN -1E+14 fN
-40 cN -4E+14 fN