Convert Dyne-centimeters to Pound-feet
1 dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ pound-feet (lbf·ft).
1 dyn·cm = 7.375621493e-8 lbf·ft
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk dyne-centimeter to pound-foot converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Dyne-centimeter to Pound-foot
- 1 dyn·cm = 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft
- 1 lbf·ft = 13558179.48 dyn·cm
- Example: convert 15 dyn·cm to lbf·ft: 15 dyn·cm = 15 × 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft = 0.000001106343224 lbf·ft
Formula
lbf·ft = dyn·cm × 7.375621492773 × 10⁻⁸
or lbf·ft = dyn·cm ÷ 13558179.48331
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
- 1 lbf·ft = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.3048 m = 1.3558179483314 N·m
- 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m ÷ 1.355817948331 N·m per lbf·ft = 7.375621492773 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Dyne-centimeter definition: dyne-centimeter; Pound-foot definition: pound-foot.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 dyn·cm converts to 0.000007375621493 lbf·ft.
100 dyn·cm × 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.000007375621493 lbf·ft - A value of 1e5 dyn·cm is 0.007375621493 lbf·ft.
1e5 dyn·cm × 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.007375621493 lbf·ft
Dyne-centimeter to Pound-foot conversion table
| Dyne-centimeters (dyn·cm) | Pound-feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn·cm | 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft |
| 10 dyn·cm | 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁷ lbf·ft |
| 100 dyn·cm | 0.000007375621493 lbf·ft |
| 1000 dyn·cm | 0.00007375621493 lbf·ft |
| 10000 dyn·cm | 0.0007375621493 lbf·ft |
| 1e5 dyn·cm | 0.007375621493 lbf·ft |
| 1e6 dyn·cm | 0.07375621493 lbf·ft |
| 1e7 dyn·cm | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
Where it's used
Dyne-centimeters are used for rheometers and viscometers (torque readings), while pound-feet appear in US car wheel-lug and bolt 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 pound-feet are in 1 dyne-centimeter?
1 dyn·cm = 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft.
How do I convert dyne-centimeters to pound-feet?
Multiply the value in dyn·cm by 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸, or divide it by 13558179.48. For example, 15 dyn·cm × 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ = 0.000001106343224 lbf·ft.
Is the dyn·cm to lbf·ft 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, "pound-force foot (lbf·ft)".
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