Convert kilonewton to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton [kN] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to kilonewton.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Centinewton
1 kN = 100000 cN
Example: convert 15 kN to cN:
15 kN = 15 × 100000 cN = 1500000 cN
Kilonewton to Centinewton Conversion Table
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Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.