Convert femtonewton to millinewton
Please provide values below to convert femtonewton [fN] to millinewton [mN], or Convert millinewton to femtonewton.
How to Convert Femtonewton to Millinewton
1 fN = 1e-12 mN
Example: convert 15 fN to mN:
15 fN = 15 × 1e-12 mN = 1.5e-11 mN
Femtonewton to Millinewton 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.
Millinewton
A millinewton (mN) is a unit of force equal to one thousandth of a newton.
History/Origin
The millinewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a smaller, more precise unit of force for scientific and engineering applications, especially in contexts requiring fine measurements.
Current Use
Millinewtons are used in fields such as physics, engineering, and biomechanics to measure small forces, and are commonly employed in force calibration, material testing, and precision instrumentation.