Pound-Force to Dynes Converter

Enter the force in pound-force below to get the value converted to dynes.

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1 lbf = 444,822.168 dyn

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How to Convert Pound-Force to Dynes

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To convert a pound-force measurement to a dyne measurement, multiply the force by the conversion ratio.

Since one pound-force is equal to 444,822.168 dynes, you can use this simple formula to convert:

dynes = pound-force × 444,822.168

The force in dynes is equal to the pound-force multiplied by 444,822.168.

For example, here's how to convert 5 pound-force to dynes using the formula above.
5 lbf = (5 × 444,822.168) = 2,224,110.84 dyn

How Many Dynes Are in a Pound-Force?

There are 444,822.168 dynes in a pound-force, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 lbf = 444,822.168 dyn

Pound-force and dynes are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What is Pound-Force?

Pound-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of 32.174049 feet per second squared.

The pound-force is a US customary and imperial unit of force. Pound-force is sometimes also referred to as a pound of force. Pound-force can be abbreviated as lbf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbF. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lbF.

Pound-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 lbf = 32.174049 lbfts2

Learn more about pound-force.

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.

Pound-Force to Dyne Conversion Table

Table showing various Pound-force measurements converted to dynes.
Pound-force Dynes
0.00001 lbf 4.4482 dyn
0.00002 lbf 8.8964 dyn
0.00003 lbf 13.34 dyn
0.00004 lbf 17.79 dyn
0.00005 lbf 22.24 dyn
0.00006 lbf 26.69 dyn
0.00007 lbf 31.14 dyn
0.00008 lbf 35.59 dyn
0.00009 lbf 40.03 dyn
0.000001 lbf 0.444822 dyn
0.00001 lbf 4.4482 dyn
0.0001 lbf 44.48 dyn
0.001 lbf 444.82 dyn
0.01 lbf 4,448 dyn
0.1 lbf 44,482 dyn
1 lbf 444,822 dyn

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