Surface Tension
dyn/cmtoµN/m
Convert dynes per centimetre (dyn/cm) to micronewtons per metre (µN/m).
Factor1 dyn/cm = 1000 µN/m
Converter
dyn/cm
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
µN/m
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
µN/m = dyn/cm × 1000
Multiply any value in dynes per centimetre by 1000 to obtain the value in micronewtons per metre.
Worked example
Convert 1 dyn/cm to µN/m.
- 01Start with 1 dyn/cm.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 µN/m.
Result1 dyn/cm = 1000 µN/m
Conversion table
| dyn/cm | µN/m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from dyn/cm to µN/m?
1 dyn/cm equals 1000 µN/m. To convert, multiply the value in dynes per centimetre by 1000.
How do I convert 1 dyn/cm to µN/m?
1 dyn/cm = 1000 µN/m. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert µN/m back to dyn/cm?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 µN/m = 0.001 dyn/cm.
When would I need to convert dyne per centimetre to micronewton per metre?
Surface-tension conversions between dyn/cm and µN/m appear in coatings and wettability work, surfactant and interfacial-tension measurement, foam and emulsion characterisation, and capillary/droplet-engineering datasheets. mN/m, dyn/cm and mJ/m² are exact numerical equivalents — they appear interchangeably across SI, CGS and surface-free-energy notations. lbf/ft and lbf/in are common in US petroleum interfacial-tension datasheets and US coatings documentation. This category does not include temperature-dependent material lookups or capillary/contact-angle calculators.
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).
Related conversions
- µN/m → dyn/cmmicronewton per metre → dyne per centimetre
- N/m → dyn/cmnewton per metre (surface tension) → dyne per centimetre
- dyn/cm → N/mdyne per centimetre → newton per metre (surface tension)
- mN/m → dyn/cmmillinewton per metre → dyne per centimetre
- dyn/cm → mN/mdyne per centimetre → millinewton per metre
- dyn/cm → lbf/ftdyne per centimetre → pound-force per foot (surface tension)