Convert centinewton to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert centinewton [cN] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to centinewton.
How to Convert Centinewton to Giganewton
1 cN = 1e-11 GN
Example: convert 15 cN to GN:
15 cN = 15 × 1e-11 GN = 1.5e-10 GN
Centinewton to Giganewton Conversion Table
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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.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.