Convert Dyne-centimeters to Newton-meters
1 dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 1 × 10⁻⁷ newton-meters (N·m).
1 dyn·cm = 1e-7 N·m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Dyne-centimeter to Newton-meter
- 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m
- 1 N·m = 10000000 dyn·cm
- Example: convert 15 dyn·cm to N·m: 15 dyn·cm = 15 × 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m = 0.0000015 N·m
Formula
N·m = dyn·cm ÷ 10000000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
- 1 N·m = 1 N × 1 m = 1 kg·m²·s⁻²
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Newton-meter definition: newton-meter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 0.00001 N·m.
100 dyn·cm × 1 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.00001 N·m - A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 0.01 N·m.
1e5 dyn·cm × 1 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.01 N·m
Dyne-centimeter to Newton-meter conversion table
| Dyne-centimeters (dyn·cm) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn·cm | 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m |
| 10 dyn·cm | 0.000001 N·m |
| 100 dyn·cm | 0.00001 N·m |
| 1000 dyn·cm | 0.0001 N·m |
| 10000 dyn·cm | 0.001 N·m |
| 1e5 dyn·cm | 0.01 N·m |
| 1e6 dyn·cm | 0.1 N·m |
| 1e7 dyn·cm | 1 N·m |
Where it's used
Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while newton-meters appear in bolt and wheel-nut tightening torques. 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 newton-meters are in 1 dyne-centimeter?
1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m.
How do I convert dyne-centimeters to newton-meters?
Multiply the value in dyn·cm by 1 × 10⁻⁷, or divide it by 10000000. For example, 15 dyn·cm × 1 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.0000015 N·m.
Is the dyn·cm to N·m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 dyn·cm is exactly 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m.
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 5, derived units expressed 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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