Convert dyne to kilogram-force

Please provide values below to convert dyne [dyn] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to dyne.

1 dyn = 1.01971621298e-06 kgf. To convert dyne to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 1.01971621298e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 980665 dyn). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 dyn = 1.01971621298e-06 kgf
  • 1 kgf = 980665 dyn
  • 10 dyn = 1.01971621298e-05 kgf
  • 100 dyn = 0.000101971621298 kgf



How to Convert Dyne to Kilogram-Force

1 dyn = 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf

Example: convert 15 dyn to kgf:
15 dyn = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf = 1.52957431946689e-05 kgf


Dyne to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table

dyne kilogram-force
1 dyn 1.01971621298e-06 kgf
2 dyn 2.03943242596e-06 kgf
3 dyn 3.05914863893e-06 kgf
5 dyn 5.09858106489e-06 kgf
10 dyn 1.01971621298e-05 kgf
20 dyn 2.03943242596e-05 kgf
50 dyn 5.09858106489e-05 kgf
100 dyn 0.000101971621298 kgf
500 dyn 0.000509858106489 kgf
1000 dyn 0.00101971621298 kgf

Dyne

A dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared.

History/Origin

The dyne was introduced as part of the CGS system of units in the late 19th century, serving as a smaller force unit compared to the Newton, to facilitate calculations in physics and engineering involving small forces.

Current Use

The dyne is primarily used in theoretical physics and certain specialized scientific fields; however, it has largely been replaced by the Newton in most practical applications and international standards.


Kilogram-Force

Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.

History/Origin

The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.

Current Use

Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 dyne in kilogram-force?

1 dyne (dyn) = 1.01971621298e-06 kilogram-force (kgf).

How do you convert dyne to kilogram-force?

Multiply the dyne value by 1.01971621298e-06. For example, 25 dyn × 1.01971621298e-06 = 2.54929053244e-05 kgf.

What is 10 dyne in kilogram-force?

10 dyn = 1.01971621298e-05 kgf.

Which unit is larger, the dyne or the kilogram-force?

The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 dyn equals only 1.01971621298e-06 kgf.