Dynes to Newtons Conversion (dyn to N)

Dynes to Newtons Converter

Enter the force in dynes below to convert it to newtons.

Result in Newtons:

1 dyn = 1.0E-5 N

Hint: use a scientific notation calculator to convert E notation to decimal

How to Convert Dynes to Newtons

To convert a measurement in dynes to a measurement in newtons, divide the force by the following conversion ratio: 100,000 dynes/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 100,000 dynes, you can use this simple formula to convert:

newtons = dynes ÷ 100,000

The force in newtons is equal to the force in dynes divided by 100,000.

For example, here's how to convert 50,000 dynes to newtons using the formula above.

newtons = (50,000 dyn ÷ 100,000) = 0.5 N

Dynes and newtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Dyne?

The dyne is the force needed to move one gram of mass at a rate of one centimeter per second squared.

The dyne is a centimeter-gram-second (CGS) unit of force. Dynes can be abbreviated as dyn; for example, 1 dyne can be written as 1 dyn.

Dynes can be expressed using the formula: 1 dyn = 1 gcm / s²

Learn more about dynes.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.^[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s²

Learn more about newtons.

Dyne to Newton Conversion Table

Table showing various dyne measurements converted to newtons.
Dynes	Newtons
1 dyn	0.00001 N
2 dyn	0.00002 N
3 dyn	0.00003 N
4 dyn	0.00004 N
5 dyn	0.00005 N
6 dyn	0.00006 N
7 dyn	0.00007 N
8 dyn	0.00008 N
9 dyn	0.00009 N
10 dyn	0.0001 N
100 dyn	0.001 N
1,000 dyn	0.01 N
10,000 dyn	0.1 N
100,000 dyn	1 N

Table showing various dyne measurements converted to newtons.

Dynes

Newtons

1 dyn

0.00001 N

2 dyn

0.00002 N

3 dyn

0.00003 N

4 dyn

0.00004 N

5 dyn

0.00005 N

6 dyn

0.00006 N

7 dyn

0.00007 N

8 dyn

0.00008 N

9 dyn

0.00009 N

10 dyn

0.0001 N

100 dyn

0.001 N

1,000 dyn

0.01 N

10,000 dyn

0.1 N

100,000 dyn

1 N

References

Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf