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Dyne per centimeter to Millinewton per meter Converter
Use this page to convert dyne per centimeter values into millinewton per meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 dyn/cm = 1 mN/m
1 mN/m = 1 dyn/cm
Example: 0.072 dyn/cm = 0.072 mN/m
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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.
Millinewton per meter
One millinewton per meter is equal to 0.001 newtons per meter.
History: Millinewtons per meter keep common liquid surface tension values readable.
Current use: Used for water, oils, surfactants, coatings, and laboratory tensiometer readings.
Also written as mN/m.
Dyne per centimeter to Millinewton per meter table
| Dyne per centimeter [dyn/cm] | Millinewton per meter [mN/m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dyn/cm | 0.01 mN/m |
| 0.1 dyn/cm | 0.1 mN/m |
| 1 dyn/cm | 1 mN/m |
| 2 dyn/cm | 2 mN/m |
| 5 dyn/cm | 5 mN/m |
| 10 dyn/cm | 10 mN/m |
| 20 dyn/cm | 20 mN/m |
| 50 dyn/cm | 50 mN/m |
| 100 dyn/cm | 100 mN/m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Millinewton per meter (mN/m) are in one Dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm)?
One Dyne per centimeter equals 1 Millinewton per meter.
How do you convert Dyne per centimeter to Millinewton per meter?
Multiply the Dyne per centimeter value by 1 to get the result in Millinewton per meter.
How do you convert Millinewton per meter back to Dyne per centimeter?
Multiply the Millinewton per meter value by 1 to get back to Dyne per centimeter.
What is 0.072 Dyne per centimeter in Millinewton per meter?
0.072 Dyne per centimeter equals 0.072 Millinewton per meter.
