Convert Dynes to Grams-force
1 dyne (dyn) equals 0.001019716213 grams-force (gf).
1 dyn = 0.001019716213 gf
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk dyne to gram-force converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Dyne to Gram-force
- 1 dyn = 0.001019716213 gf
- 1 gf = 980.665 dyn
- Example: convert 15 dyn to gf: 15 dyn = 15 × 0.001019716213 gf = 0.01529574319 gf
Formula
gf = dyn × 0.001019716212978
or gf = dyn ÷ 980.665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn = 1 g·cm/s² = 10⁻⁵ N
- 1 gf = 9.80665 × 10⁻³ N (exact)
- 1 dyn = 0.00001 N ÷ 0.00980665 N per gf = 0.001019716212978 gf
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne definition: dyne; Gram-force definition: gram-force.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn converts to 0.1019716213 gf.
100 dyn × 0.001019716213 = 0.1019716213 gf - A value of 100000 dyn is 101.9716213 gf.
100000 dyn × 0.001019716213 = 101.9716213 gf
Dyne to Gram-force conversion table
| Dynes (dyn) | Grams-force (gf) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 0.001019716213 gf |
| 10 dyn | 0.01019716213 gf |
| 72.8 dyn | 0.0742353403 gf |
| 100 dyn | 0.1019716213 gf |
| 1000 dyn | 1.019716213 gf |
| 10000 dyn | 10.19716213 gf |
| 100000 dyn | 101.9716213 gf |
| 1000000 dyn | 1019.716213 gf |
| 1e7 dyn | 10197.16213 gf |
Where it's used
Dynes are used for surface tension (dyn/cm = mN/m), while grams-force appear in keyboard switch actuation force (e.g. 45 gf). Both measure force, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Dyne to other force units
| Conversion | 1 dyn equals |
|---|---|
| dyne to newton | 0.00001 N |
| dyne to kilonewton | 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN |
| dyne to pound-force | 0.000002248089431 lbf |
| dyne to kilogram-force | 0.000001019716213 kgf |
| dyne to kip | 2.248089431 × 10⁻⁹ kip |
| dyne to ounce-force | 0.0000359694309 ozf |
| dyne to gram-force | 0.001019716213 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams-force are in 1 dyne?
1 dyn = 0.001019716213 gf.
How do I convert dynes to grams-force?
Multiply the value in dyn by 0.001019716213, or divide it by 980.665. For example, 15 dyn × 0.001019716213 = 0.01529574319 gf.
Is the dyn to gf conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "dyne (dyn)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "gram-force".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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