Dyne to Attonewton Conversion

Convert between Dyne and Attonewton quickly and accurately.

dyn
aN

How to Convert Dyne to Attonewton

Conversion Formula

1 dyn = 1E+13 aN
1 aN = 1E-13 dyn

Example

Convert 15 dyn to aN:

15 dyn = 15 × 1E+13 aN = 2E+14 aN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Dyne

dyn

Definition

The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared. The dyne is equal to 10^-5 Newtons.

History/Origin

The dyne was introduced as part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the Greek word "dynamis" meaning power or force.

Current Use

Still used in some areas of physics, particularly in fluid dynamics and surface tension measurements. Common in chemistry for measuring surface tension and in some engineering applications. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Attonewton

aN

Definition

An attonewton equals 10^-18 Newtons and represents an extremely small force unit used in precision applications. This unit is employed for describing forces in laboratory settings, precision instruments, and micro-measurements.

History/Origin

The attonewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "atto" (meaning 10^-18) was adopted in 1964. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the quintillionths of Newtons range.

Current Use

Used in laboratory settings for measuring extremely small forces, particularly in chemistry and physics experiments. Common in precision instruments and micro-measurements. Used in some engineering applications where extremely small force measurements are required.

Multiplier

1E-18

Offset

0

Dyne to Attonewton Conversion Table

Dyne [dyn] Attonewton [aN]
1 dyn 1E+13 aN
10 dyn 1E+14 aN
25 dyn 2E+14 aN
50 dyn 5E+14 aN
100 dyn 1E+15 aN
0 dyn 0E+0 aN
-10 dyn -1E+14 aN
-40 dyn -4E+14 aN