Convert dekanewton to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert dekanewton [daN] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to dekanewton.
How to Convert Dekanewton to Femtonewton
1 daN = 1e+16 fN
Example: convert 15 daN to fN:
15 daN = 15 × 1e+16 fN = 1.5e+17 fN
Dekanewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table
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Dekanewton
A dekanewton (daN) is a unit of force equal to ten newtons.
History/Origin
The dekanewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger, more convenient unit of force for engineering and scientific applications, especially in contexts where the newton is too small for practical use.
Current Use
The dekanewton is used in engineering and physics to measure force, particularly in fields like mechanics and material testing, though it is less common than the newton.
Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.