Convert femtonewton to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert femtonewton [fN] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to femtonewton.
How to Convert Femtonewton to Petanewton
1 fN = 1e-30 PT
Example: convert 15 fN to PT:
15 fN = 15 × 1e-30 PT = 1.5e-29 PT
Femtonewton to Petanewton Conversion Table
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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.
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.