Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)
The dyne-centimetre is the CGS unit of torque, exactly 10⁻⁷ N·m.
Symbol: dyn·cm (ASCII: dyn-cm)
Quantity: torque (moment of force)
SI relation: 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m (exact)
Derivation: 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁵ N × 0.01 m = 10⁻⁷ N·m
Exact: yes, by definition
Typical uses
- Rheometers and viscometers (torque readings)
- CGS physics
Convert dyne-centimeters to other units
| Conversion | 1 dyn·cm equals | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| dyne-centimeter to newton-meter | 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m | newton-meter to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to pound-foot | 7.375621493 × 10⁻⁸ lbf·ft | pound-foot to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to pound-inch | 8.850745791 × 10⁻⁷ lbf·in | pound-inch to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter | 0.000001019716213 kgf·cm | kilogram-force centimeter to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to kilonewton-meter | 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ kN·m | kilonewton-meter to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to newton-centimeter | 0.00001 N·cm | newton-centimeter to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to ounce-inch | 0.00001416119327 ozf·in | ounce-inch to dyne-centimeter |
| dyne-centimeter to kilogram-force meter | 1.019716213 × 10⁻⁸ kgf·m | kilogram-force meter to dyne-centimeter |
Open the Torque Converter to convert any value between all units.
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)".
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