Convert millinewton to femtonewton

Please provide values below to convert millinewton [mN] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to millinewton.




How to Convert Millinewton to Femtonewton

1 mN = 1000000000000 fN

Example: convert 15 mN to fN:
15 mN = 15 Γ— 1000000000000 fN = 15000000000000 fN


Millinewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table

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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.


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.