Millinewton to Centinewton Converter
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Unit Description
Millinewton (mN)
Definition
A millinewton (mN) is a unit of force equal to one thousandth of a newton (0.001 N). It represents extremely small forces found in precision scientific instruments, microelectronics, and biological systems.
History
The millinewton became essential with the development of precision scientific instruments and microelectronics in the late 20th century. It provided appropriate scaling for measuring forces in biological systems, atomic force microscopy, and precision manufacturing processes.
Current Use
Millinewtons are extensively used in atomic force microscopy, biological research, microelectronics, and precision scientific instruments. They're critical for measuring cellular forces, surface interactions, and forces in MEMS and nanotechnology applications.
Centinewton (cN)
Definition
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton (0.01 N). It represents very small forces typically encountered in precision measurements, microelectronics, and delicate mechanical systems.
History
The centinewton emerged with the need for precise force measurements in advanced manufacturing and scientific research. It became important for measuring forces in microelectronics, precision instruments, and applications where millinewtons would be too large.
Current Use
Centinewtons are used in microelectronics, precision manufacturing, delicate instrument calibration, and research applications. They're standard for measuring forces in MEMS devices, precision assembly operations, and sensitive measurement instruments.
Conversion Table
Millinewton(mN) | Centinewton(cN) |
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1 | 0.1 |
2 | 0.2 |
3 | 0.3 |
4 | 0.4 |
5 | 0.5 |
6 | 0.6 |
7 | 0.7 |
8 | 0.8 |
9 | 0.9 |
10 | 1 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Millinewton to Centinewton
- Conversion Factor: 1 mN = 0.1 cN
- Conversion Formula: cN = mN ÷ 10
- Calculation: 1 mN ÷ 10 = 0.1 cN
Convert 10 Millinewton to Centinewton
- Conversion Factor: 1 mN = 0.1 cN
- Conversion Formula: cN = mN ÷ 10
- Calculation: 10 mN ÷ 10 = 1 cN
Convert 100 Millinewton to Centinewton
- Conversion Factor: 1 mN = 0.1 cN
- Conversion Formula: cN = mN ÷ 10
- Calculation: 100 mN ÷ 10 = 10 cN
Convert 1,000 Millinewton to Centinewton
- Conversion Factor: 1 mN = 0.1 cN
- Conversion Formula: cN = mN ÷ 10
- Calculation: 1,000 mN ÷ 10 = 100 cN