Dyne (dyn)
The CGS force unit, 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Result
1 dyne = 0.00001 newtons
Dyne at a glance
| Unit name | Dyne (plural: dynes) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | dyn |
| Quantity measured | Force |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | dyn |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 dyne in other force units
| Unit | 1 dyn equals |
|---|---|
| Newton | 0.00001 N |
| Kilonewton | 1 × 10⁻⁸ kN |
| Pound-force | 0.000002248 lbf |
| Ounce-force | 0.000035969 ozf |
| Kilogram-force | 0.00000102 kgf |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a dyne?
- The CGS force unit, 10⁻⁵ newtons.
- What is the symbol for the dyne?
- The symbol for the dyne is dyn. It measures force.
- How many newtons are in a dyne?
- 1 dyne = 0.00001 newtons.
- How many pounds-force are in a dyne?
- 1 dyne = 0.000002248 pounds-force.