Dynes to Newtons Converter

Enter the force in dynes below to get the value converted to newtons.

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1 dyn = 1.0E-5 N
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How to Convert Dynes to Newtons

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To convert a measurement in dynes to a measurement in newtons, divide the force by the following conversion ratio: 100,000 dynes/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 100,000 dynes, you can use this simple formula to convert:

newtons = dynes ÷ 100,000

The force in newtons is equal to the force in dynes divided by 100,000.

For example, here's how to convert 50,000 dynes to newtons using the formula above.
newtons = (50,000 dyn ÷ 100,000) = 0.5 N

Dynes and newtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What is a Dyne?

The dyne is the force needed to move one gram of mass at a rate of one centimeter per second squared.

The dyne is a centimeter-gram-second (CGS) unit of force. Dynes can be abbreviated as dyn; for example, 1 dyne can be written as 1 dyn.

Dynes can be expressed using the formula: 1 dyn = 1 gcms2

Learn more about dynes.

What is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgms2

Learn more about newtons.

Dyne to Newton Conversion Table

Table showing various dyne measurements converted to newtons.
Dynes Newtons
1 dyn 0.00001 N
2 dyn 0.00002 N
3 dyn 0.00003 N
4 dyn 0.00004 N
5 dyn 0.00005 N
6 dyn 0.00006 N
7 dyn 0.00007 N
8 dyn 0.00008 N
9 dyn 0.00009 N
10 dyn 0.0001 N
100 dyn 0.001 N
1,000 dyn 0.01 N
10,000 dyn 0.1 N
100,000 dyn 1 N

References

  1. Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf

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