Convert dekanewton to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert dekanewton [daN] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to dekanewton.
How to Convert Dekanewton to Petanewton
1 daN = 1e-14 PT
Example: convert 15 daN to PT:
15 daN = 15 × 1e-14 PT = 1.5e-13 PT
Dekanewton to Petanewton 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.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.