What is a Dyne (dyn)?
A dyne (dyn) is a CGS unit of force equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons, the force needed to accelerate one gram at one centimeter per second squared.
Definition
Symbol
dyn
Category
Force
System
Metric
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Dyne = 0.00001 Newton (N)
1 Dyne = 1e-8 Kilonewton (kN)
1 Dyne = 0.00000101972 Kilogram-force (kgf)
1 Dyne = 0.00000224809 Pound-force (lbf)
Common Uses
- Surface tension measurement
- Laboratory physics
- Microforce measurement
