Millinewtons (mN)
The millinewton is used for small forces such as surface tension and tiny spacecraft thrusters.
Convert millinewtons to any force unit
1 millinewton = 0.001 newtons
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1 millinewton in other units
| Newtons | 0.001 N |
| Pounds-force | 0.000224808943 lbf |
| Kilograms-force | 0.000101971621 kgf |
| Kilonewtons | 0.000001 kN |
| Dynes | 100 dyn |
| Kips | 2.2480894 × 10-7 kip |
What is a millinewton?
The millinewton is used for small forces such as surface tension and tiny spacecraft thrusters.
Where the millinewton sits among force units
The millinewton is number 4 of 18 on our scale of force units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Millinewtons in real life
One millinewton is about 10% of the weight of a paperclip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a millinewton?
The millinewton is used for small forces such as surface tension and tiny spacecraft thrusters.
How is the millinewton defined?
0.001 N.
How many newtons are in a millinewton?
One millinewton equals 0.001 newtons.
How many pounds-force are in a millinewton?
One millinewton equals 0.000224808943 pounds-force.
How many kilograms-force are in a millinewton?
One millinewton equals 0.000101971621 kilograms-force.