Convert Dyne-centimeters to Newton-centimeters

Formula

N·cm = dyn·cm ÷ 100000

Derivation from SI units:

• 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
• 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
• 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m ÷ 0.01 N·m per N·cm = 0.00001 N·cm

Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Newton-centimeter definition: newton-centimeter.

Worked examples

1. A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 0.001 N·cm.
   100 dyn·cm × 0.00001 = 0.001 N·cm
2. A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 1 N·cm.
   1e5 dyn·cm × 0.00001 = 1 N·cm

Where it's used

Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while newton-centimeters appear in dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·cm). 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.