Newtons to dynes
Type a value in newtons to see it in dynes straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the newtons box.
- Read the result in dynes as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
dyn = N × 100,000
Multiply the value in newtons by 100,000 to get dynes.
Example
To convert 25 N to dynes: 25 × 100,000 = 2,500,000 dyn.
Conversion table
| Newtons (N) | Dynes (dyn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 200,000 |
| 3 | 300,000 |
| 5 | 500,000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 20 | 2,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 250 | 25,000,000 |
| 500 | 50,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000,000 |
About the units
- Newton
- The SI unit of force: the force that gives a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
- Dyne
- The CGS unit of force: the force that accelerates one gram at one centimeter per second squared, exactly 0.00001 newton.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many dynes are in one newton?
1 N = 100,000 dyn exactly.
How do I convert newtons to dynes?
Use dyn = N × 100,000. For example, 25 N = 2,500,000 dyn.
How many newtons are in one dyne?
1 dyn = 0.00001 N.
What is the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?
The kilogram is a unit of mass, while the kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. So a 10 kg object presses down with about 98.07 newtons.
Why are climbing ropes and anchors rated in kilonewtons?
The kilonewton is a standard force unit that suits large loads. As a quick estimate, 1 kN is about 102 kilograms-force.