Dyne-centimeter

dyn·cm

CGS unit of torque

About Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)

The CGS unit of torque, one dyne-centimeter equals 10^-7 newton-meters. Used in precision measurements for viscometry, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and delicate laboratory instruments, the dyne-centimeter quantifies the tiny torques encountered at microscopic scales.

Category
Torque
Symbol
dyn·cm
Also known as
dyn-cm dyn cm dyne-centimetre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)?

CGS unit of torque

How many Newton-meter (N·m) are in one Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)?

One Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 1 × 10⁻⁷ Newton-meter (N·m).

How many Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) are in one Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)?

One Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ Kilonewton-meter (kN·m).

How many Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf) are in one Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm)?

One Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) equals 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf).

How do I convert Dyne-centimeter to Newton-meter?

To convert Dyne-centimeter to Newton-meter, multiply the value by 1 × 10⁻⁷ (1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m).