Millinewton to Femtonewton Conversion

Convert between Millinewton and Femtonewton quickly and accurately.

mN
fN

How to Convert Millinewton to Femtonewton

Conversion Formula

1 mN = 1E+12 fN
1 fN = 1E-12 mN

Example

Convert 15 mN to fN:

15 mN = 15 × 1E+12 fN = 1E+13 fN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Millinewton

mN

Definition

A millinewton equals 0.001 Newtons and represents a very 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 millinewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "milli" (meaning 0.001) was adopted in 1960. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the thousandths of Newtons range.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

0.001

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

Millinewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table

Millinewton [mN] Femtonewton [fN]
1 mN 1E+12 fN
10 mN 1E+13 fN
25 mN 2E+13 fN
50 mN 5E+13 fN
100 mN 1E+14 fN
0 mN 0E+0 fN
-10 mN -1E+13 fN
-40 mN -4E+13 fN