Convert hectonewton to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert hectonewton [hN] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to hectonewton.
How to Convert Hectonewton to Giganewton
1 hN = 1e-07 GN
Example: convert 15 hN to GN:
15 hN = 15 × 1e-07 GN = 1.5e-06 GN
Hectonewton to Giganewton Conversion Table
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Hectonewton
A hectonewton (hN) is a unit of force equal to 100 newtons.
History/Origin
The hectonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger unit of force, primarily used in engineering and physics, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the hectonewton is used in engineering, physics, and force measurements where larger force values are involved, especially in contexts requiring convenient scaling from newtons.
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.