Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Centinewtons to Petanewtons Converter — cN to PN
Convert Centinewton (cN) to Petanewton (PN) using the exact conversion factor (1 centinewton = 1e-17 petanewton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centinewtons to Petanewtons converter
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Petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1e+15.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
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About Converting Centinewtons to Petanewtons
Centinewton and Petanewton 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 petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
Formula
petanewtons = centinewtons × 1e-17
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centinewton equals 0.01 base units, and 1 petanewton equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centinewton-to-petanewton factor of 1e-17.
Simple example
1 cN × 1e-17 = 1e-17 PN
1 centinewton = 1e-17 petanewtons.
Real-world example
10 cN × 1e-17 = 1e-16 PN
10 centinewtons = 1e-16 petanewtons.
Conversion table
| Centinewton (cN) | Petanewton (PN) |
|---|---|
| 1 cN | 1e-17 PN |
| 5 cN | 5e-17 PN |
| 10 cN | 1e-16 PN |
| 50 cN | 5e-16 PN |
| 100 cN | 1e-15 PN |
| 1,000 cN | 1e-14 PN |
Reverse conversion: Petanewton to Centinewton
1e-17 PN × 1e+17 = 1 cN
1e-17 petanewtons = 1 centinewton.
centinewtons = petanewtons × 1e+17
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petanewton to Centinewton.
Understanding the Centinewton (cN)
Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Understanding the Petanewton (PN)
Petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many petanewtons are in 1 centinewton?
1 centinewton equals 1e-17 petanewtons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centinewton to petanewton?
Multiply the centinewton value by 1e-17. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petanewton back to centinewton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petanewton equals 1e+17 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 petanewton?
Petanewton (PN) is a unit of force.
Is the centinewton to petanewton conversion exact?
Yes. Both centinewton and petanewton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-17 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.