Pressure
kPatodyn/cm²
Convert kilopascals (kPa) to dynes per square centimetre (dyn/cm²).
Factor1 kPa = 10000 dyn/cm²
Converter
kPa
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
dyn/cm²
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
dyn/cm² = kPa × 10000
Multiply any value in kilopascals by 10000 to obtain the value in dynes per square centimetre.
Worked example
Convert 1 kPa to dyn/cm².
- 01Start with 1 kPa.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 10000 = 10000 dyn/cm².
Result1 kPa = 10000 dyn/cm²
Conversion table
| kPa | dyn/cm² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10000 |
| 2 | 20000 |
| 5 | 50000 |
| 10 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 20 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 50 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+6 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+6 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+6 |
| 1000 | 1e+7 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kPa to dyn/cm²?
1 kPa equals 10000 dyn/cm². To convert, multiply the value in kilopascals by 10000.
How do I convert 1 kPa to dyn/cm²?
1 kPa = 10000 dyn/cm². For any value, multiply by 10000.
How do I convert dyn/cm² back to kPa?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0001. So 1 dyn/cm² = 0.0001 kPa.
When would I need to convert kilopascal to dyne per square centimetre?
Pressure conversions between kPa and dyn/cm² 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).