Convert pound-force to piconewton
Please provide values below to convert pound-force [lbf] to piconewton [pN], or Convert piconewton to pound-force.
How to Convert Pound-Force to Piconewton
1 lbf = 4448221620000 pN
Example: convert 15 lbf to pN:
15 lbf = 15 × 4448221620000 pN = 66723324300000 pN
Pound-Force to Piconewton Conversion Table
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Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of 32.174 feet per second squared.
History/Origin
The pound-force originated from the British Imperial system and has been used historically in engineering and physics to quantify force, especially in the United States and the UK, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, pound-force is primarily used in the United States and some other countries for engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical applications where imperial units are still prevalent, often in contexts like specifying engine torque or structural loads.
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.