Convert Dynes to Kilonewtons
1 dyne (dyn) equals 1 × 10⁻⁸ kilonewtons (kN).
1 dyn = 1e-8 kN
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk dyne to kilonewton converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Dyne to Kilonewton
- 1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN
- 1 kN = 100000000 dyn
- Example: convert 15 dyn to kN: 15 dyn = 15 × 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN = 1.5 × 10⁻⁷ kN
Formula
kN = dyn ÷ 100000000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn = 1 g·cm/s² = 10⁻⁵ N
- 1 kN = 10³ N
- 1 dyn = 0.00001 N ÷ 1000 N per kN = 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne definition: dyne; Kilonewton definition: kilonewton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn converts to 0.000001 kN.
100 dyn × 1 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.000001 kN - A value of 100000 dyn is 0.001 kN.
100000 dyn × 1 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.001 kN
Dyne to Kilonewton conversion table
| Dynes (dyn) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN |
| 10 dyn | 1 × 10⁻⁷ kN |
| 72.8 dyn | 7.28 × 10⁻⁷ kN |
| 100 dyn | 0.000001 kN |
| 1000 dyn | 0.00001 kN |
| 10000 dyn | 0.0001 kN |
| 100000 dyn | 0.001 kN |
| 1000000 dyn | 0.01 kN |
| 1e7 dyn | 0.1 kN |
Where it's used
Dynes are used for surface tension (dyn/cm = mN/m), while kilonewtons appear in climbing gear strength (carabiners ≈ 22–25 kN). 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 kilonewtons are in 1 dyne?
1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN.
How do I convert dynes to kilonewtons?
Multiply the value in dyn by 1 × 10⁻⁸, or divide it by 100000000. For example, 15 dyn × 1 × 10⁻⁸ = 1.5 × 10⁻⁷ kN.
Is the dyn to kN conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 dyn is exactly 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN.
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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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