Pressure
dyn/cm²tokPa
Convert dynes per square centimetre (dyn/cm²) to kilopascals (kPa).
Factor1 dyn/cm² = 0.0001 kPa
Converter
dyn/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kPa = dyn/cm² × 0.0001
Multiply any value in dynes per square centimetre by 0.0001 to obtain the value in kilopascals.
Worked example
Convert 10000 dyn/cm² to kPa.
- 01Start with 10000 dyn/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10000 × 0.0001 = 1 kPa.
Result10000 dyn/cm² = 1 kPa
Conversion table
| dyn/cm² | kPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 20 | 0.002 |
| 50 | 0.005 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 200 | 0.02 |
| 500 | 0.05 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from dyn/cm² to kPa?
1 dyn/cm² equals 0.0001 kPa. To convert, multiply the value in dynes per square centimetre by 0.0001.
How do I convert 1 dyn/cm² to kPa?
1 dyn/cm² = 0.0001 kPa. For any value, multiply by 0.0001.
How do I convert kPa back to dyn/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 10000. So 1 kPa = 10000 dyn/cm².
When would I need to convert dyne per square centimetre to kilopascal?
Pressure conversions between dyn/cm² and kPa are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).