Femtonewton to Dyne Conversion

Convert between Femtonewton and Dyne quickly and accurately.

fN
dyn

How to Convert Femtonewton to Dyne

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 fN to dyn:

15 fN = 15 × 1E-10 dyn = 2E-9 dyn

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

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

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 to Dyne Conversion Table

Femtonewton [fN] Dyne [dyn]
1 fN 1E-10 dyn
10 fN 1E-9 dyn
25 fN 3E-9 dyn
50 fN 5E-9 dyn
100 fN 1E-8 dyn
0 fN 0E+0 dyn
-10 fN -1E-9 dyn
-40 fN -4E-9 dyn