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Erg per square centimeter to Dyne per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert erg per square centimeter values into dyne per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 erg/cm^2 = 1 dyn/cm
1 dyn/cm = 1 erg/cm^2
Example: 0.072 erg/cm^2 = 0.072 dyn/cm
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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
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 to Dyne per centimeter table
| Erg per square centimeter [erg/cm^2] | Dyne per centimeter [dyn/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 erg/cm^2 | 0.01 dyn/cm |
| 0.1 erg/cm^2 | 0.1 dyn/cm |
| 1 erg/cm^2 | 1 dyn/cm |
| 2 erg/cm^2 | 2 dyn/cm |
| 5 erg/cm^2 | 5 dyn/cm |
| 10 erg/cm^2 | 10 dyn/cm |
| 20 erg/cm^2 | 20 dyn/cm |
| 50 erg/cm^2 | 50 dyn/cm |
| 100 erg/cm^2 | 100 dyn/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm) are in one Erg per square centimeter (erg/cm^2)?
One Erg per square centimeter equals 1 Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Erg per square centimeter to Dyne per centimeter?
Multiply the Erg per square centimeter value by 1 to get the result in Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Dyne per centimeter back to Erg per square centimeter?
Multiply the Dyne per centimeter value by 1 to get back to Erg per square centimeter.
What is 0.072 Erg per square centimeter in Dyne per centimeter?
0.072 Erg per square centimeter equals 0.072 Dyne per centimeter.
