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Erg per square millimeter to Dyne per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert erg per square millimeter values into dyne per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 erg/mm^2 = 100 dyn/cm
1 dyn/cm = 0.01 erg/mm^2
Example: 0.072 erg/mm^2 = 7.2 dyn/cm
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Erg per square millimeter
One erg per square millimeter is equal to 0.1 newtons per meter.
History: This unit scales the CGS erg over a smaller area.
Current use: Used mainly for specialized or legacy surface energy conversions.
Also written as erg/mm^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 millimeter to Dyne per centimeter table
| Erg per square millimeter [erg/mm^2] | Dyne per centimeter [dyn/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 erg/mm^2 | 1 dyn/cm |
| 0.1 erg/mm^2 | 10 dyn/cm |
| 1 erg/mm^2 | 100 dyn/cm |
| 2 erg/mm^2 | 200 dyn/cm |
| 5 erg/mm^2 | 500 dyn/cm |
| 10 erg/mm^2 | 1,000 dyn/cm |
| 20 erg/mm^2 | 2,000 dyn/cm |
| 50 erg/mm^2 | 5,000 dyn/cm |
| 100 erg/mm^2 | 10,000 dyn/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm) are in one Erg per square millimeter (erg/mm^2)?
One Erg per square millimeter equals 100 Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Erg per square millimeter to Dyne per centimeter?
Multiply the Erg per square millimeter value by 100 to get the result in Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Dyne per centimeter back to Erg per square millimeter?
Multiply the Dyne per centimeter value by 0.01 to get back to Erg per square millimeter.
What is 0.072 Erg per square millimeter in Dyne per centimeter?
0.072 Erg per square millimeter equals 7.2 Dyne per centimeter.
