Convert Kilograms-force to Dynes
1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 980665 dynes (dyn).
1 kgf = 980665 dyn
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram-force to Dyne
- 1 kgf = 980665 dyn
- 1 dyn = 0.000001019716213 kgf
- Example: convert 15 kgf to dyn: 15 kgf = 15 × 980665 dyn = 14709975 dyn
Formula
dyn = kgf × 980665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf = 1 kg × 9.80665 m/s² = 9.80665 N (exact)
- 1 dyn = 1 g·cm/s² = 10⁻⁵ N
- 1 kgf = 9.80665 N ÷ 0.00001 N per dyn = 980665 dyn
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force definition: kilogram-force; Dyne definition: dyne.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 kgf converts to 4903325 dyn.
5 kgf × 980665 = 4903325 dyn - A value of 50 kgf is 49033250 dyn.
50 kgf × 980665 = 49033250 dyn
Kilogram-force to Dyne conversion table
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Dynes (dyn) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kgf | 490332.5 dyn |
| 1 kgf | 980665 dyn |
| 2 kgf | 1961330 dyn |
| 5 kgf | 4903325 dyn |
| 10 kgf | 9806650 dyn |
| 20 kgf | 19613300 dyn |
| 50 kgf | 49033250 dyn |
| 100 kgf | 98066500 dyn |
| 500 kgf | 490332500 dyn |
| 1000 kgf | 980665000 dyn |
Where it's used
Kilograms-force are used for older metric engineering data and gauges (kgf/cm²), while dynes appear in surface tension (dyn/cm = mN/m). Both measure force, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram-force to other force units
| Conversion | 1 kgf equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram-force to newton | 9.80665 N |
| kilogram-force to kilonewton | 0.00980665 kN |
| kilogram-force to pound-force | 2.204622622 lbf |
| kilogram-force to kip | 0.002204622622 kip |
| kilogram-force to dyne | 980665 dyn |
| kilogram-force to ounce-force | 35.27396195 ozf |
| kilogram-force to gram-force | 1000 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many dynes are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kgf = 980665 dyn.
How do I convert kilograms-force to dynes?
Multiply the value in kgf by 980665. For example, 15 kgf × 980665 = 14709975 dyn.
Is the kgf to dyn conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kgf is exactly 980665 dyn.
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, "kilogram-force (kgf)".
- 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)".
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