newton to centinewton
Convert newton (N) to centinewton (cN). Use an editable force converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 N = 100 cN
Conversion formula
One newton equals 100 centinewton. Multiply your value in newton by this factor to get centinewton. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 newton:5 × 100 = 500 cN
Conversion table
| newton (N) | centinewton (cN) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000 |
About these measurements
Force describes an interaction that can change motion.
The base reference used here is the newton. One newton is 1 base units; one centinewton is 0.01 base units.
Important distinctions
Gravitational force units use standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s².
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert N to cN?
Multiply the quantity in N by 100. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the centinewton to newton converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
