Convert kilogram-force to dyne
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to dyne [dyn], or Convert dyne to kilogram-force.
1 kgf = 980665 dyn. To convert kilogram-force to dyne, multiply the value by 980665; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dyn = 1.01971621298e-06 kgf). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf = 980665 dyn
- 1 dyn = 1.01971621298e-06 kgf
- 10 kgf = 9806650 dyn
- 100 kgf = 98066500 dyn
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Dyne
1 kgf = 980665 dyn
Example: convert 15 kgf to dyn:
15 kgf = 15 × 980665 dyn = 14709975 dyn
Kilogram-Force to Dyne Conversion Table
| kilogram-force | dyne |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 980665 dyn |
| 2 kgf | 1961330 dyn |
| 3 kgf | 2941995 dyn |
| 5 kgf | 4903325 dyn |
| 10 kgf | 9806650 dyn |
| 20 kgf | 19613300 dyn |
| 50 kgf | 49033250 dyn |
| 100 kgf | 98066500 dyn |
| 500 kgf | 490332500 dyn |
| 1000 kgf | 980665000 dyn |
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
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The dyne is primarily used in theoretical physics and certain specialized scientific fields; however, it has largely been replaced by the Newton in most practical applications and international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force in dyne?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 980665 dyne (dyn).
How do you convert kilogram-force to dyne?
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 980665. For example, 25 kgf × 980665 = 24516625 dyn.
What is 10 kilogram-force in dyne?
10 kgf = 9806650 dyn.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force or the dyne?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 kgf = 980665 dyn.