Pond to Piconewton Conversion

Convert between Pond and Piconewton quickly and accurately.

p
pN

How to Convert Pond to Piconewton

Conversion Formula

1 p = 9806650000 pN
1 pN = 1E-10 p

Example

Convert 15 p to pN:

15 p = 15 × 9806650000 pN = 147099750000 pN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Pond

p

Definition

The pond is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared. The pond is equal to approximately 0.0098 Newtons.

History/Origin

The pond was introduced as part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the Latin word "pondus" meaning weight.

Current Use

Still used in some areas of physics and engineering, particularly in Europe. Common in some engineering applications where the CGS system is still used. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment that were designed using the CGS system.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

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

Pond to Piconewton Conversion Table

Pond [p] Piconewton [pN]
1 p 9806650000 pN
10 p 98066500000 pN
25 p 245166250000 pN
50 p 490332500000 pN
100 p 980665000000 pN
0 p 0E+0 pN
-10 p -98066500000 pN
-40 p -392266000000 pN