What is a nanonewton?

A nanonewton is an SI-derived unit of force equal to one billionth of a newton, used to measure very small forces at the micro and nanoscale.

What does pound foot per square second represent?

It is a force unit in the foot–pound–second system representing the force needed to accelerate one pound mass at one foot per second squared, also known as a poundal.

Why convert nanonewtons to pound foot per square second?

Conversion is useful for translating nanoscale forces into FPS units for legacy engineering calculations, educational purposes, or contexts requiring compatible imperial units.

How to Convert from Nanonewton [nN] to Pound foot/square second

Learn how to convert force values from nanonewtons, a unit measuring very small forces, to pound foot per square second, a legacy FPS unit where pound represents mass.

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Nanonewton [nN] to Pound foot/square second Conversion Table

Nanonewton [nN]	Pound foot/square second

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Nanonewton [nN] to Pound foot/square second Conversion Table
Nanonewton [nN]	Pound foot/square second

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts force measurements from nanonewtons (nN), which quantify minuscule forces at the micro and nanoscale, into pound foot per square second, a force unit used in the foot–pound–second system where the pound is considered a mass unit.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the force value in nanonewtons you wish to convert.
Select nanonewton as the input unit and pound foot per square second as the output unit.
Click convert to obtain the force value in pound foot/square second.

Key Features

Converts very small SI-derived force units (nanonewtons) into FPS force units (pound foot/square second).
Supports translation of forces for scientific, engineering, and educational purposes.
Offers conversions useful for legacy and microscale mechanical applications.

Examples

1 nanonewton equals 7.2330138512099e-9 pound foot per square second.
1000 nanonewtons equal 7.2330138512099e-6 pound foot per square second.

Common Use Cases

Calibration and reporting of MEMS force sensors and microactuators at small scales.
Quantifying tiny adhesion or contact forces between microscopic particles or cells.
Conducting mechanics problems and legacy calculations involving FPS units where pound is treated as mass.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of the pound as a mass unit to avoid confusion with pound-force units.
Pay close attention to numeric conversions due to the large magnitude differences between units.
Use this conversion for compatibility with older engineering documents or educational materials involving FPS mechanics.

Limitations

Significant difference in scale between nanonewtons and pound foot per square second may lead to numerical errors if not handled carefully.
Pound foot per square second is a specialist and legacy unit rarely used outside specific technical contexts.
Conversion assumes the pound represents mass (lbm) which can cause confusion with the pound-force (lbf) used in other systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nanonewton?: A nanonewton is an SI-derived unit of force equal to one billionth of a newton, used to measure very small forces at the micro and nanoscale.
What does pound foot per square second represent?: It is a force unit in the foot–pound–second system representing the force needed to accelerate one pound mass at one foot per second squared, also known as a poundal.
Why convert nanonewtons to pound foot per square second?: Conversion is useful for translating nanoscale forces into FPS units for legacy engineering calculations, educational purposes, or contexts requiring compatible imperial units.

Key Terminology

Nanonewton [nN]: An SI-derived force unit equal to 10^-9 newtons, used for measuring extremely small forces at micro and nanoscale.
Pound foot per square second: A force unit in the FPS system equal to one pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared, also known as the poundal.
FPS system: A system of units that uses foot, pound, and second as base measurements, where pound can denote mass instead of force.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does a nanonewton measure?

Mass

Force

Acceleration

In the pound foot per square second unit, what does the pound represent?

Force

Mass

Energy

Why might you convert from nanonewtons to pound foot per square second?

To calculate energy

To work with legacy FPS units in mechanics

To measure weight

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