Stress
dyn/cm²tokgf/cm²
Convert dynes per square centimetre (stress) (dyn/cm²) to kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress) (kgf/cm²).
Factor1 dyn/cm² = 1.019716e-6 kgf/cm²
Converter
dyn/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kgf/cm²
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kgf/cm² = dyn/cm² × 1.019716e-6
Multiply any value in dynes per square centimetre (stress) by 1.019716e-6 to obtain the value in kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress).
Worked example
Convert 1.00000e+6 dyn/cm² to kgf/cm².
- 01Start with 1.00000e+6 dyn/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1.00000e+6 × 1.019716e-6 = 1.01972 kgf/cm².
Result1.00000e+6 dyn/cm² = 1.01972 kgf/cm²
Conversion table
| dyn/cm² | kgf/cm² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0197e-6 |
| 2 | 2.0394e-6 |
| 5 | 5.0986e-6 |
| 10 | 1.0197e-5 |
| 20 | 2.0394e-5 |
| 50 | 5.0986e-5 |
| 100 | 0.00010197 |
| 200 | 0.00020394 |
| 500 | 0.00050986 |
| 1000 | 0.0010197 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from dyn/cm² to kgf/cm²?
1 dyn/cm² equals 1.019716e-6 kgf/cm². To convert, multiply the value in dynes per square centimetre (stress) by 1.019716e-6.
How do I convert 1 dyn/cm² to kgf/cm²?
1 dyn/cm² = 1.01972e-6 kgf/cm². For any value, multiply by 1.019716e-6.
How do I convert kgf/cm² back to dyn/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 980665. So 1 kgf/cm² = 980665 dyn/cm².
When would I need to convert dyne per square centimetre (stress) to kilogram-force per square centimetre (stress)?
Stress conversions between dyn/cm² and kgf/cm² are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
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).
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