Petanewton meters: conversions & definition
Petanewton meters (PN·m) represent torque. One unit equals 10^15 N·m. Torque is a moment of force, expressed as force multiplied by perpendicular lever-arm length.
Choose the unit you need
Each row converts one PN·m. Open a converter to enter any value and see its formula, worked example and reference table. Results below are rounded to 10 significant digits.
| Convert to | Equivalent value | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Newton meters (N·m) | ≈ 1e+15 | Convert PN·m to N·m |
| Millinewton meters (mN·m) | ≈ 1e+18 | Convert PN·m to mN·m |
| Kilonewton meters (kN·m) | ≈ 1e+12 | Convert PN·m to kN·m |
| Micronewton meters (µN·m) | ≈ 1e+21 | Convert PN·m to µN·m |
| Meganewton meters (MN·m) | ≈ 1,000,000,000 | Convert PN·m to MN·m |
| Nanonewton meters (nN·m) | ≈ 1e+24 | Convert PN·m to nN·m |
| Giganewton meters (GN·m) | ≈ 1,000,000 | Convert PN·m to GN·m |
| Centinewton meters (cN·m) | ≈ 1e+17 | Convert PN·m to cN·m |
| Decinewton meters (dN·m) | ≈ 1e+16 | Convert PN·m to dN·m |
| Hectonewton meters (hN·m) | ≈ 1e+13 | Convert PN·m to hN·m |
| Decanewton meters (daN·m) | ≈ 1e+14 | Convert PN·m to daN·m |
| Piconewton meters (pN·m) | ≈ 1e+27 | Convert PN·m to pN·m |
| Teranewton meters (TN·m) | ≈ 1,000 | Convert PN·m to TN·m |
| Femtonewton meters (fN·m) | ≈ 1e+30 | Convert PN·m to fN·m |
| Attonewton meters (aN·m) | ≈ 1e+33 | Convert PN·m to aN·m |
| Exanewton meters (EN·m) | ≈ 0.001 | Convert PN·m to EN·m |
| Zeptonewton meters (zN·m) | ≈ 1e+36 | Convert PN·m to zN·m |
| Zettanewton meters (ZN·m) | ≈ 0.000001 | Convert PN·m to ZN·m |
| Yoctonewton meters (yN·m) | ≈ 1e+39 | Convert PN·m to yN·m |
Keep the quantity consistent
Choose units that represent the same quantity and preserve the measurement conditions. A scale conversion changes the number and unit together; it does not change the physical amount or improve the accuracy of your measurement.
Explore the complete learning library →