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Dyne per centimeter to Erg per square centimeter Converter

Use this page to convert dyne per centimeter values into erg per square centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Dyne per centimeter

One dyne per centimeter is equal to 0.001 newtons per meter.

History: Dyne per centimeter is a traditional CGS unit for surface tension.

Current use: Used in older chemistry, fluid-property, and surface science references.

Also written as dyn/cm.

Erg per square centimeter

One erg per square centimeter is equal to 0.001 newtons per meter.

History: Energy-per-area and force-per-length are equivalent ways to express surface tension.

Current use: Used for surface energy references and CGS compatibility.

Also written as erg/cm^2.

Dyne per centimeter to Erg per square centimeter table

Dyne per centimeter [dyn/cm]Erg per square centimeter [erg/cm^2]
0.01 dyn/cm0.01 erg/cm^2
0.1 dyn/cm0.1 erg/cm^2
1 dyn/cm1 erg/cm^2
2 dyn/cm2 erg/cm^2
5 dyn/cm5 erg/cm^2
10 dyn/cm10 erg/cm^2
20 dyn/cm20 erg/cm^2
50 dyn/cm50 erg/cm^2
100 dyn/cm100 erg/cm^2

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Erg per square centimeter (erg/cm^2) are in one Dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm)?

    One Dyne per centimeter equals 1 Erg per square centimeter.

  • How do you convert Dyne per centimeter to Erg per square centimeter?

    Multiply the Dyne per centimeter value by 1 to get the result in Erg per square centimeter.

  • How do you convert Erg per square centimeter back to Dyne per centimeter?

    Multiply the Erg per square centimeter value by 1 to get back to Dyne per centimeter.

  • What is 0.072 Dyne per centimeter in Erg per square centimeter?

    0.072 Dyne per centimeter equals 0.072 Erg per square centimeter.