Dynes (dyn)
The dyne is the CGS unit of force, the force that accelerates one gram at one centimeter per second squared, 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Convert dynes to any force unit
1 dyne = 0.00001 newtons
Quick facts
1 dyne in other units
| Newtons | 0.00001 N |
| Pounds-force | 0.000002248089 lbf |
| Kilograms-force | 0.000001019716 kgf |
| Kilonewtons | 1 × 10-8 kN |
| Kips | 2.2480894 × 10-9 kip |
What is a dyne?
The dyne is the CGS unit of force, the force that accelerates one gram at one centimeter per second squared, 10⁻⁵ newtons. It survives in surface tension (dyn/cm).
Where the dyne sits among force units
The dyne is number 3 of 18 on our scale of force units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Top dyne conversions
Common amounts of dynes
Convert dynes to all 17 other units
Metric (SI)
Gravitational
- dyn to lbf
- dyn to kgf
- dyn to kip
- dyn to gf
- dyn to tf
- dyn to ozf
- dyn to pdl
- dyn to tonf (US)
- dyn to tonf (UK)
Scientific
Convert to dynes
Frequently asked questions
What is a dyne?
The dyne is the CGS unit of force, the force that accelerates one gram at one centimeter per second squared, 10⁻⁵ newtons.
How is the dyne defined?
10⁻⁵ N (g·cm/s²).
How many newtons are in a dyne?
One dyne equals 0.00001 newtons.
How many pounds-force are in a dyne?
One dyne equals 0.000002248089 pounds-force.
How many kilograms-force are in a dyne?
One dyne equals 0.000001019716 kilograms-force.