Dyne to Femtonewton Conversion

Convert between Dyne and Femtonewton quickly and accurately.

dyn
fN

How to Convert Dyne to Femtonewton

Conversion Formula

1 dyn = 10000000000 fN
1 fN = 1E-10 dyn

Example

Convert 15 dyn to fN:

15 dyn = 15 × 10000000000 fN = 150000000000 fN

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

Femtonewton

fN

Definition

A femtonewton equals 10^-15 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 femtonewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "femto" (meaning 10^-15) was adopted in 1964. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the quadrillionths 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-15

Offset

0

Dyne to Femtonewton Conversion Table

Dyne [dyn] Femtonewton [fN]
1 dyn 10000000000 fN
10 dyn 100000000000 fN
25 dyn 250000000000 fN
50 dyn 500000000000 fN
100 dyn 1E+12 fN
0 dyn 0E+0 fN
-10 dyn -100000000000 fN
-40 dyn -400000000000 fN