Convert Dyne-centimeters to Kilogram-force Centimeters
1 dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 0.000001019716213 kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm).
1 dyn·cm = 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Dyne-centimeter to Kilogram-force Centimeter
- 1 dyn·cm = 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm
- 1 kgf·cm = 980665 dyn·cm
- Example: convert 15 dyn·cm to kgf·cm: 15 dyn·cm = 15 × 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm = 0.00001529574319 kgf·cm
Formula
kgf·cm = dyn·cm ÷ 980665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
- 1 kgf·cm = 9.80665 N × 0.01 m = 0.0980665 N·m (exact)
- 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m ÷ 0.0980665 N·m per kgf·cm = 0.000001019716212978 kgf·cm
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Kilogram-force Centimeter definition: kilogram-force centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 0.0001019716213 kgf·cm.
100 dyn·cm × 0.000001019716213 = 0.0001019716213 kgf·cm - A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 0.1019716213 kgf·cm.
1e5 dyn·cm × 0.000001019716213 = 0.1019716213 kgf·cm
Dyne-centimeter to Kilogram-force Centimeter conversion table
| Dyne-centimeters (dyn·cm) | Kilogram-force Centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn·cm | 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm |
| 10 dyn·cm | 0.00001019716213 kgf·cm |
| 100 dyn·cm | 0.0001019716213 kgf·cm |
| 1000 dyn·cm | 0.001019716213 kgf·cm |
| 10000 dyn·cm | 0.01019716213 kgf·cm |
| 1e5 dyn·cm | 0.1019716213 kgf·cm |
| 1e6 dyn·cm | 1.019716213 kgf·cm |
| 1e7 dyn·cm | 10.19716213 kgf·cm |
Where it's used
Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while kilogram-force centimeters appear in RC servo torque ratings (e.g. 13 kg·cm). Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Dyne-centimeter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 dyn·cm equals |
|---|---|
| dyne-centimeter to newton-meter | 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m |
| dyne-centimeter to kilonewton-meter | 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ kN·m |
| dyne-centimeter to newton-centimeter | 0.00001 N·cm |
| dyne-centimeter to pound-foot | 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft |
| dyne-centimeter to pound-inch | 8.850745791 × 10⁻⁷ lbf·in |
| dyne-centimeter to ounce-inch | 0.00001416119327 ozf·in |
| dyne-centimeter to kilogram-force meter | 1.019716213 × 10⁻⁸ kgf·m |
| dyne-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter | 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force centimeters are in 1 dyne-centimeter?
1 dyn·cm = 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm.
How do I convert dyne-centimeters to kilogram-force centimeters?
Multiply the value in dyn·cm by 0.000001019716213, or divide it by 980665. For example, 15 dyn·cm × 0.000001019716213 = 0.00001529574319 kgf·cm.
Is the dyn·cm to kgf·cm 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 centimeter (dyn·cm)".
- 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 meter" with centi.
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