Piconewton to Gram-force Conversion

Convert between Piconewton and Gram-force quickly and accurately.

pN
gf

How to Convert Piconewton to Gram-force

Conversion Formula

1 pN = 1E-10 gf
1 gf = 9806650000 pN

Example

Convert 15 pN to gf:

15 pN = 15 × 1E-10 gf = 2E-9 gf

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Piconewton

pN

Definition

A piconewton equals 10^-12 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 piconewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "pico" (meaning 10^-12) was adopted in 1960. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the trillionths 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-12

Offset

0

Gram-force

gf

Definition

Gram-force is a unit of force based on the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one gram. It represents the weight of one gram under standard gravity conditions. This unit is useful for measuring small forces in laboratory settings and precision applications.

History/Origin

Gram-force originated from the need to express forces in terms of familiar mass units. It was commonly used before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the standard force unit. The unit relates directly to the gravitational force experienced by a gram mass under Earth's gravity.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Piconewton to Gram-force Conversion Table

Piconewton [pN] Gram-force [gf]
1 pN 1E-10 gf
10 pN 1E-9 gf
25 pN 3E-9 gf
50 pN 5E-9 gf
100 pN 1E-8 gf
0 pN 0E+0 gf
-10 pN -1E-9 gf
-40 pN -4E-9 gf