Convert Dynes to Kilograms-force
1 dyne (dyn) equals 0.000001019716213 kilograms-force (kgf).
1 dyn = 0.000001019716213 kgf
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Dyne to Kilogram-force
- 1 dyn = 0.000001019716213 kgf
- 1 kgf = 980665 dyn
- Example: convert 15 dyn to kgf: 15 dyn = 15 × 0.000001019716213 kgf = 0.00001529574319 kgf
Formula
kgf = dyn ÷ 980665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn = 1 g·cm/s² = 10⁻⁵ N
- 1 kgf = 1 kg × 9.80665 m/s² = 9.80665 N (exact)
- 1 dyn = 0.00001 N ÷ 9.80665 N per kgf = 0.000001019716212978 kgf
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne definition: dyne; Kilogram-force definition: kilogram-force.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn converts to 0.0001019716213 kgf.
100 dyn × 0.000001019716213 = 0.0001019716213 kgf - A value of 100000 dyn is 0.1019716213 kgf.
100000 dyn × 0.000001019716213 = 0.1019716213 kgf
Dyne to Kilogram-force conversion table
| Dynes (dyn) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 0.000001019716213 kgf |
| 10 dyn | 0.00001019716213 kgf |
| 72.8 dyn | 0.0000742353403 kgf |
| 100 dyn | 0.0001019716213 kgf |
| 1000 dyn | 0.001019716213 kgf |
| 10000 dyn | 0.01019716213 kgf |
| 100000 dyn | 0.1019716213 kgf |
| 1000000 dyn | 1.019716213 kgf |
| 1e7 dyn | 10.19716213 kgf |
Where it's used
Dynes are used for surface tension (dyn/cm = mN/m), while kilograms-force appear in older metric engineering data and gauges (kgf/cm²). 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 kilograms-force are in 1 dyne?
1 dyn = 0.000001019716213 kgf.
How do I convert dynes to kilograms-force?
Multiply the value in dyn by 0.000001019716213, or divide it by 980665. For example, 15 dyn × 0.000001019716213 = 0.00001529574319 kgf.
Is the dyn to kgf 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, "kilogram-force (kgf)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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