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Gram-force per centimeter to Dyne per centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert gram-force per centimeter values into dyne per centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 gf/cm = 980.665 dyn/cm
1 dyn/cm = 0.00101971621297793 gf/cm
Example: 0.072 gf/cm = 70.60788 dyn/cm
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Gram-force per centimeter
One gram-force per centimeter is equal to 0.980665 newtons per meter.
History: Gram-force units appear in older metric engineering and laboratory references.
Current use: Used mainly for legacy surface tension tables and compatibility conversions.
Also written as gf/cm.
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.
Gram-force per centimeter to Dyne per centimeter table
| Gram-force per centimeter [gf/cm] | Dyne per centimeter [dyn/cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 gf/cm | 9.80665 dyn/cm |
| 0.1 gf/cm | 98.0665 dyn/cm |
| 1 gf/cm | 980.665 dyn/cm |
| 2 gf/cm | 1,961.33 dyn/cm |
| 5 gf/cm | 4,903.325 dyn/cm |
| 10 gf/cm | 9,806.65 dyn/cm |
| 20 gf/cm | 19,613.3 dyn/cm |
| 50 gf/cm | 49,033.25 dyn/cm |
| 100 gf/cm | 98,066.5 dyn/cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dyne per centimeter (dyn/cm) are in one Gram-force per centimeter (gf/cm)?
One Gram-force per centimeter equals 980.665 Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Gram-force per centimeter to Dyne per centimeter?
Multiply the Gram-force per centimeter value by 980.665 to get the result in Dyne per centimeter.
How do you convert Dyne per centimeter back to Gram-force per centimeter?
Multiply the Dyne per centimeter value by 0.00101971621297793 to get back to Gram-force per centimeter.
What is 0.072 Gram-force per centimeter in Dyne per centimeter?
0.072 Gram-force per centimeter equals 70.60788 Dyne per centimeter.
