Convert giganewton to piconewton
Please provide values below to convert giganewton [GN] to piconewton [pN], or Convert piconewton to giganewton.
How to Convert Giganewton to Piconewton
1 GN = 1e+21 pN
Example: convert 15 GN to pN:
15 GN = 15 × 1e+21 pN = 1.5e+22 pN
Giganewton to Piconewton Conversion Table
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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.
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.