Convert hectonewton to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert hectonewton [hN] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to hectonewton.
How to Convert Hectonewton to Petanewton
1 hN = 1e-13 PT
Example: convert 15 hN to PT:
15 hN = 15 × 1e-13 PT = 1.5e-12 PT
Hectonewton to Petanewton Conversion Table
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Hectonewton
A hectonewton (hN) is a unit of force equal to 100 newtons.
History/Origin
The hectonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger unit of force, primarily used in engineering and physics, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the hectonewton is used in engineering, physics, and force measurements where larger force values are involved, especially in contexts requiring convenient scaling from newtons.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.