Femtonewton is 1e-15 newton units.
Femtonewtons to Rontonewtons Converter — fN to rN
Convert Femtonewton (fN) to Rontonewton (rN) using the exact conversion factor (1 femtonewton = 1e+12 rontonewton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Femtonewtons to Rontonewtons converter
Converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Rontonewton is 1e-27 newton units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 1e-27.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
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About Converting Femtonewtons to Rontonewtons
Femtonewton and Rontonewton 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 rontonewton is 1e-27 newton units.
Formula
rontonewtons = femtonewtons × 1e+12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 femtonewton equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 rontonewton equals 1e-27 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct femtonewton-to-rontonewton factor of 1e+12.
Simple example
1 fN × 1e+12 = 1e+12 rN
1 femtonewton = 1e+12 rontonewtons.
Real-world example
10 fN × 1e+12 = 1e+13 rN
10 femtonewtons = 1e+13 rontonewtons.
Conversion table
| Femtonewton (fN) | Rontonewton (rN) |
|---|---|
| 1 fN | 1e+12 rN |
| 5 fN | 5e+12 rN |
| 10 fN | 1e+13 rN |
| 50 fN | 5e+13 rN |
| 100 fN | 1e+14 rN |
| 1,000 fN | 1e+15 rN |
Reverse conversion: Rontonewton to Femtonewton
1e+12 rN × 1e-12 = 1 fN
1e+12 rontonewtons = 1 femtonewton.
femtonewtons = rontonewtons × 1e-12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rontonewton to Femtonewton.
Understanding the Femtonewton (fN)
Femtonewton is 1e-15 newton units.
Understanding the Rontonewton (rN)
Rontonewton is 1e-27 newton units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many rontonewtons are in 1 femtonewton?
1 femtonewton equals 1e+12 rontonewtons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert femtonewton to rontonewton?
Multiply the femtonewton value by 1e+12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rontonewton back to femtonewton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rontonewton equals 1e-12 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 rontonewton?
Rontonewton (rN) is a unit of force.
Is the femtonewton to rontonewton conversion exact?
Yes. Both femtonewton and rontonewton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.