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