Convert piconewton to newton
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
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 to Newton conversion table
| Piconewton | Newton | Newton | Piconewton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-11 | 10 | 1E+13 |
| 20 | 2E-11 | 20 | 2E+13 |
| 25 | 2.5E-11 | 25 | 2.5E+13 |
| 50 | 5E-11 | 50 | 5E+13 |
| 100 | 1E-10 | 100 | 1E+14 |
| 250 | 2.5E-10 | 250 | 2.5E+14 |
| 500 | 5E-10 | 500 | 5E+14 |
| 1000 | 1E-09 | 1000 | 1E+15 |
How to convert Piconewton to Newton
1 pN = 1E-12 N. To convert any value, multiply it by 1E-12. For example, 25 pN = 2.5E-11 N.
Frequently asked questions
- How many N are there in one pN?
- One pN is equal to 1E-12 N.
- How do you convert Piconewton to Newton?
- Multiply the value in Piconewton by 1E-12 to get the result in Newton.
- How much is 25 pN in N?
- 25 pN is equal to 2.5E-11 N.
- How do you convert Newton back to Piconewton?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Newton by 1E+12 to get Piconewton.