Convert kilonewton to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton [kN] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to kilonewton.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Femtonewton
1 kN = 1e+18 fN
Example: convert 15 kN to fN:
15 kN = 15 × 1e+18 fN = 1.5e+19 fN
Kilonewton to Femtonewton Conversion Table
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Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.
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.