Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Centinewtons to Attonewtons Converter — cN to aN
Convert Centinewton (cN) to Attonewton (aN) using the exact conversion factor (1 centinewton = 1e+16 attonewton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centinewtons to Attonewtons converter
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Attonewton is 1e-18 newton units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1e-18.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
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About Converting Centinewtons to Attonewtons
Centinewton and Attonewton both measure force, and the conversion matters whenever an SI-trained engineer needs to compare notes with a US-trained one, or vice versa. Specifically: Centinewton is 0.01 newton units, and attonewton is 1e-18 newton units.
Formula
attonewtons = centinewtons × 1e+16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centinewton equals 0.01 base units, and 1 attonewton equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centinewton-to-attonewton factor of 1e+16.
Simple example
1 cN × 1e+16 = 1e+16 aN
1 centinewton = 1e+16 attonewtons.
Real-world example
10 cN × 1e+16 = 1e+17 aN
10 centinewtons = 1e+17 attonewtons.
Conversion table
| Centinewton (cN) | Attonewton (aN) |
|---|---|
| 1 cN | 1e+16 aN |
| 5 cN | 5e+16 aN |
| 10 cN | 1e+17 aN |
| 50 cN | 5e+17 aN |
| 100 cN | 1e+18 aN |
| 1,000 cN | 1e+19 aN |
Reverse conversion: Attonewton to Centinewton
1e+16 aN × 1e-16 = 1 cN
1e+16 attonewtons = 1 centinewton.
centinewtons = attonewtons × 1e-16
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Attonewton to Centinewton.
Understanding the Centinewton (cN)
Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Understanding the Attonewton (aN)
Attonewton is 1e-18 newton units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many attonewtons are in 1 centinewton?
1 centinewton equals 1e+16 attonewtons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centinewton to attonewton?
Multiply the centinewton value by 1e+16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert attonewton back to centinewton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 attonewton equals 1e-16 centinewtons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centinewton?
Centinewton (cN) is a unit of force.
What is a attonewton?
Attonewton (aN) is a unit of force.
Is the centinewton to attonewton conversion exact?
Yes. Both centinewton and attonewton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+16 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.