Convert centinewton to newton


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How many cN in 1 newton? The answer is 100. We assume you are converting between centinewton and newton. You can view more details on each measurement unit: cN or newton The SI derived unit for force is the newton. 1 cN is equal to 0.01 newton. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between centinewtons and newtons. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of cN to newton

1 cN to newton = 0.01 newton

10 cN to newton = 0.1 newton

50 cN to newton = 0.5 newton

100 cN to newton = 1 newton

200 cN to newton = 2 newton

500 cN to newton = 5 newton

1000 cN to newton = 10 newton


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Definition: Centinewton

The SI prefix "centi" represents a factor of 10-2, or in exponential notation, 1E-2.

So 1 centinewton = 10-2 newtons.

The definition of a newton is as follows:

In physics, the newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics. It was first used around 1904, but not until 1948 was it officially adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) as the name for the mks unit of force.


Definition: Newton

In physics, the newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics. It was first used around 1904, but not until 1948 was it officially adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) as the name for the mks unit of force.


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