Force Converter
Newton (N)
Definition: The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is defined as the force needed to accelerate one kilogram of mass at the rate of one meter per second squared.
History/origin: The unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his groundbreaking work on classical mechanics, specifically his second law of motion. It was formally adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1948.
Current use: The newton is the absolute global standard for measuring force in physics, mechanical engineering, and general science.
Dyne (dyn)
Definition: The dyne (symbol: dyn) is a derived unit of force specified in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. One dyne is the force required to accelerate one gram of mass at one centimeter per second squared.
History/origin: The dyne was proposed in 1873 as the standard unit of force for the CGS system. It was widely used before the modern MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system and SI units replaced it.
Current use: While largely obsolete in macro-physics, the dyne is still used in surface chemistry to measure surface tension (typically expressed in dynes per centimeter).
Newton (N) to Dyne (dyn) Conversion Table
| Newton (N) [n] | Dyne (dyn) [dyn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 n | 1000 dyn |
| 0.1 n | 10000 dyn |
| 1 n | 100000 dyn |
| 2 n | 200000 dyn |
| 3 n | 300000 dyn |
| 5 n | 500000 dyn |
| 10 n | 1000000 dyn |
| 20 n | 2000000 dyn |
| 50 n | 5000000 dyn |
| 100 n | 10000000 dyn |
| 1000 n | 99999999.99999999 dyn |
How to Convert Newton (N) to Dyne (dyn)
1 n = 100000 dyn
1 dyn = 0.00001 n
Example: convert 15 n to dyn:
15 n = 15 × 100000 dyn = 1500000 dyn
Did You Know?
- Did you know? One Newton (1 N) is approximately the amount of force needed to hold a medium-sized apple (about 102 grams) against Earth's gravity!
- A Dyne is an incredibly tiny unit of force. It takes exactly 100,000 dynes to equal just 1 Newton!