Dyne to Piconewton Conversion

Convert between Dyne and Piconewton quickly and accurately.

dyn
pN

How to Convert Dyne to Piconewton

Conversion Formula

1 dyn = 10000000 pN
1 pN = 1E-7 dyn

Example

Convert 15 dyn to pN:

15 dyn = 15 × 10000000 pN = 150000000 pN

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

Piconewton

pN

Definition

A piconewton equals 10^-12 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 piconewton was established as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system. The prefix "pico" (meaning 10^-12) was adopted in 1960. This unit provides a convenient way to express forces in the trillionths 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-12

Offset

0

Dyne to Piconewton Conversion Table

Dyne [dyn] Piconewton [pN]
1 dyn 10000000 pN
10 dyn 100000000 pN
25 dyn 250000000 pN
50 dyn 500000000 pN
100 dyn 1000000000 pN
0 dyn 0E+0 pN
-10 dyn -100000000 pN
-40 dyn -400000000 pN