Convert newton to piconewton
Newton
The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton. One newton is the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at one metre per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Roughly the weight of a small (100 g) apple under standard gravity, it is the base unit used throughout physics and engineering to express force, weight and thrust.
Piconewton
The piconewton (pN) is a unit of force equal to 10−12 newtons. It is widely used in biophysics, single-molecule experiments, and optical tweezers studies, where the forces exerted by molecular motors, such as kinesin or myosin, are on the order of a few piconewtons. The forces holding together complementary strands of DNA have also been measured in this range. It follows the standard SI prefix "pico-" for 10−12.
Newton to Piconewton conversion table
| Newton | Piconewton | Piconewton | Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1E+12 | 1 | 1E-12 |
| 2 | 2E+12 | 2 | 2E-12 |
| 3 | 3E+12 | 3 | 3E-12 |
| 5 | 5E+12 | 5 | 5E-12 |
| 10 | 1E+13 | 10 | 1E-11 |
| 20 | 2E+13 | 20 | 2E-11 |
| 25 | 2.5E+13 | 25 | 2.5E-11 |
| 50 | 5E+13 | 50 | 5E-11 |
| 100 | 1E+14 | 100 | 1E-10 |
| 250 | 2.5E+14 | 250 | 2.5E-10 |
| 500 | 5E+14 | 500 | 5E-10 |
| 1000 | 1E+15 | 1000 | 1E-09 |
How to convert Newton to Piconewton
1 N = 1E+12 pN. To convert any value, multiply it by 1E+12. For example, 25 N = 2.5E+13 pN.
Frequently asked questions
- How many pN are there in one N?
- One N is equal to 1E+12 pN.
- How do you convert Newton to Piconewton?
- Multiply the value in Newton by 1E+12 to get the result in Piconewton.
- How much is 25 N in pN?
- 25 N is equal to 2.5E+13 pN.
- How do you convert Piconewton back to Newton?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Piconewton by 1E-12 to get Newton.