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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.
Conversion formula
1 dyn/cm = 1 erg/cm^2
1 erg/cm^2 = 1 dyn/cm
Example: 0.072 dyn/cm = 0.072 erg/cm^2
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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/cm | 0.01 erg/cm^2 |
| 0.1 dyn/cm | 0.1 erg/cm^2 |
| 1 dyn/cm | 1 erg/cm^2 |
| 2 dyn/cm | 2 erg/cm^2 |
| 5 dyn/cm | 5 erg/cm^2 |
| 10 dyn/cm | 10 erg/cm^2 |
| 20 dyn/cm | 20 erg/cm^2 |
| 50 dyn/cm | 50 erg/cm^2 |
| 100 dyn/cm | 100 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.
