Convert piconewton to micronewton
Please provide values below to convert piconewton [pN] to micronewton [µN], or Convert micronewton to piconewton.
How to Convert Piconewton to Micronewton
1 pN = 1e-06 µN
Example: convert 15 pN to µN:
15 pN = 15 × 1e-06 µN = 1.5e-05 µN
Piconewton to Micronewton Conversion Table
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Piconewton
A piconewton (pN) is a unit of force equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a newton.
History/Origin
The piconewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small forces, especially in fields like biophysics and nanotechnology, where forces at the molecular or atomic scale are relevant.
Current Use
The piconewton is commonly used in scientific research to quantify tiny forces, such as those exerted by molecular motors, DNA stretching experiments, and nanoscale measurements.
Micronewton
A micronewton (µN) is a unit of force equal to one millionth of a newton, the SI base unit of force.
History/Origin
The micronewton was introduced as a submultiple of the newton to measure very small forces, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, as part of the SI system standardization.
Current Use
Micronewtons are used in precision measurements in physics, engineering, and scientific research where very small forces need to be quantified accurately.