Convert Newton-centimeters to Dyne-centimeters

Formula

dyn·cm = N·cm × 100000

Derivation from SI units:

• 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
• 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
• 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m ÷ 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m per dyn·cm = 100000 dyn·cm

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

Worked examples

1. A reading of 20 N·cm converts to 2000000 dyn·cm.
   20 N·cm × 100000 = 2000000 dyn·cm
2. A value of 50 N·cm is 5000000 dyn·cm.
   50 N·cm × 100000 = 5000000 dyn·cm

Where it's used

Newton-centimeters are used for dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·cm), while dyne-centimeters appear in rheometers and viscometers (torque readings). Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.

Newton-centimeter to other torque units

Frequently asked questions

Sources

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

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