Convert Dyne-centimeters to Kilonewton-meters

Formula

kN·m = dyn·cm ÷ 10000000000

Derivation from SI units:

• 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
• 1 kN·m = 10³ N·m
• 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m ÷ 1000 N·m per kN·m = 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ kN·m

Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Kilonewton-meter definition: kilonewton-meter.

Worked examples

1. A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN·m.
   100 dyn·cm × 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ = 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN·m
2. A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 0.00001 kN·m.
   1e5 dyn·cm × 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ = 0.00001 kN·m

Where it's used

Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while kilonewton-meters appear in structural bending moments. Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.

Dyne-centimeter to other torque units

Frequently asked questions

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)".
• The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-15. Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.