Femtonewton is 1e-15 newton units.
Femtonewtons to Centinewtons Converter — fN to cN
Convert Femtonewton (fN) to Centinewton (cN) using the exact conversion factor (1 femtonewton = 1e-13 centinewton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Femtonewtons to Centinewtons converter
Converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 0.01.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
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About Converting Femtonewtons to Centinewtons
Femtonewton and Centinewton 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: Femtonewton is 1e-15 newton units, and centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
Formula
centinewtons = femtonewtons × 1e-13
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 femtonewton equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 centinewton equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct femtonewton-to-centinewton factor of 1e-13.
Simple example
1 fN × 1e-13 = 1e-13 cN
1 femtonewton = 1e-13 centinewtons.
Real-world example
10 fN × 1e-13 = 1e-12 cN
10 femtonewtons = 1e-12 centinewtons.
Conversion table
| Femtonewton (fN) | Centinewton (cN) |
|---|---|
| 1 fN | 1e-13 cN |
| 5 fN | 5e-13 cN |
| 10 fN | 1e-12 cN |
| 50 fN | 5e-12 cN |
| 100 fN | 1e-11 cN |
| 1,000 fN | 1e-10 cN |
Reverse conversion: Centinewton to Femtonewton
1e-13 cN × 1e+13 = 1 fN
1e-13 centinewtons = 1 femtonewton.
femtonewtons = centinewtons × 1e+13
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centinewton to Femtonewton.
Understanding the Femtonewton (fN)
Femtonewton is 1e-15 newton units.
Understanding the Centinewton (cN)
Centinewton is 0.01 newton units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centinewtons are in 1 femtonewton?
1 femtonewton equals 1e-13 centinewtons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert femtonewton to centinewton?
Multiply the femtonewton value by 1e-13. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centinewton back to femtonewton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centinewton equals 1e+13 femtonewtons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a femtonewton?
Femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force.
What is a centinewton?
Centinewton (cN) is a unit of force.
Is the femtonewton to centinewton conversion exact?
Yes. Both femtonewton and centinewton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-13 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.