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