Convert Dynes to Newtons
1 dyne (dyn) equals 0.00001 newtons (N).
1 dyn = 0.00001 N
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Dyne to Newton
- 1 dyn = 0.00001 N
- 1 N = 100000 dyn
- Example: convert 15 dyn to N: 15 dyn = 15 × 0.00001 N = 0.00015 N
Formula
N = dyn ÷ 100000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn = 1 g·cm/s² = 10⁻⁵ N
- 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne definition: dyne; Newton definition: newton.
Worked examples
- 100000 dyn is exactly 1 N.
100000 dyn × 0.00001 = 1 N - A surface-tension force of 72 dyn per cm is 0.00072 N per cm.
72 dyn × 0.00001 = 0.00072 N
Dyne to Newton conversion table
| Dynes (dyn) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 0.00001 N |
| 10 dyn | 0.0001 N |
| 72.8 dyn | 0.000728 N |
| 100 dyn | 0.001 N |
| 1000 dyn | 0.01 N |
| 10000 dyn | 0.1 N |
| 100000 dyn | 1 N |
| 1000000 dyn | 10 N |
| 1e7 dyn | 100 N |
Where it's used
CGS forces in dynes, common in surface-tension data (dyn/cm), are converted to newtons. 1 dyn = 10⁻⁵ N.
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
Is dyn/cm the same as mN/m?
Yes. 1 dyn/cm = 1 mN/m exactly; water at 20 °C is about 72.8 mN/m.
How many newtons are in 1 dyne?
1 dyn = 0.00001 N.
How do I convert dynes to newtons?
Multiply the value in dyn by 0.00001, or divide it by 100000. For example, 15 dyn × 0.00001 = 0.00015 N.
Is the dyn to N conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 dyn is exactly 0.00001 N.
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 4, coherent derived units with special names.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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