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Dynes to Newtons Converter

1 dyn = 1.0000 × 10^−5 N (dyne → newton)

1 dyn = 1.0000 × 10^−5 N

1 dyne equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 newtons. To convert dynes to newtons, multiply the dyne value by 1.0000 × 10^−5. For quick reference: 1 dyn = 1.0000 × 10^−5 N, 5 dyn = 5.0000 × 10^−5 N, 10 dyn = 0.0001 N, 100 dyn = 0.001 N.

How to convert dynes to newtons

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in dynes.

  2. Multiply by 1.0000 × 10^−5

    Multiply the dyne value by 1.0000 × 10^−5. This is the exact conversion factor from dynes to newtons.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in newtons. For example, 5 dyn × 1.0000 × 10^−5 = 5.0000 × 10^−5 N.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from dynes to newtons is 1.0000 × 10^−5.

Newtons = Dynes × 1.0000 × 10^−5

Dynes to Newtons conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from dynes to newtons
Dynes (dyn)Newtons (N)
0.1 dyn1.0000 × 10^−6 N
0.25 dyn2.5000 × 10^−6 N
0.5 dyn5.0000 × 10^−6 N
1 dyn1.0000 × 10^−5 N
2 dyn2.0000 × 10^−5 N
3 dyn3.0000 × 10^−5 N
4 dyn4.0000 × 10^−5 N
5 dyn5.0000 × 10^−5 N
6 dyn6.0000 × 10^−5 N
7 dyn7.0000 × 10^−5 N
8 dyn8.0000 × 10^−5 N
9 dyn9.0000 × 10^−5 N
10 dyn0.0001 N
11 dyn0.00011 N
12 dyn0.00012 N
13 dyn0.00013 N
14 dyn0.00014 N
15 dyn0.00015 N
16 dyn0.00016 N
18 dyn0.00018 N
20 dyn0.0002 N
22 dyn0.00022 N
24 dyn0.00024 N
25 dyn0.00025 N
28 dyn0.00028 N
30 dyn0.0003 N
32 dyn0.00032 N
36 dyn0.00036 N
40 dyn0.0004 N
45 dyn0.00045 N
48 dyn0.00048 N
50 dyn0.0005 N
60 dyn0.0006 N
70 dyn0.0007 N
75 dyn0.00075 N
80 dyn0.0008 N
90 dyn0.0009 N
100 dyn0.001 N
125 dyn0.00125 N
150 dyn0.0015 N
200 dyn0.002 N
250 dyn0.0025 N
300 dyn0.003 N
400 dyn0.004 N
500 dyn0.005 N
600 dyn0.006 N
750 dyn0.0075 N
800 dyn0.008 N
900 dyn0.009 N
1000 dyn0.01 N

Real-world reference

Surface tension of water is about 72 dyn/cm at room temperature. A small insect's leg might exert a few hundred dynes of force.

Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in 1 dyne?
1 dyne equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 newtons.
How do I convert dynes to newtons?
Multiply the dyne value by 1.0000 × 10^−5. So x dyn × 1.0000 × 10^−5 = the equivalent in N.
What is 5 dynes in newtons?
5 dynes equals 5.0000 × 10^−5 newtons.
What is 10 dynes in newtons?
10 dynes equals 0.0001 newtons.
What is 100 dynes in newtons?
100 dynes equals 0.001 newtons.
How do I convert back from newtons to dynes?
Multiply the newton value by 100000. For example, 1 N = 100000 dyn.
Is the dyne bigger than the newton?
No. 1 dyne is smaller than 1 newton. It takes 100000 dynes to equal 1 newton.
Are these conversion factors exact?
The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of dyne and newton; the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the dyne and the newton

The dyne

The dyne (dyn) equals 10⁻⁵ newtons — the CGS unit of force, defined as the force needed to accelerate a one-gram mass at one centimeter per second squared. It still appears in some classical-mechanics texts and surface-tension measurements (dyn/cm).

The newton

The newton (N) is the SI derived unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass at one meter per second squared. It is the standard unit throughout physics and engineering.

Guides that use this converter

Dynes to Newtons CGS SI Force Units

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