Gram-Force per Centimeter to Dyne per Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Gram-Force per Centimeter and Dyne per Centimeter quickly and accurately.

gf/cm
dyn/cm

How to Convert Gram-Force per Centimeter to Dyne per Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 gf/cm = 980.665 dyn/cm
1 dyn/cm = 0.001 gf/cm

Example

Convert 15 gf/cm to dyn/cm:

15 gf/cm = 15 × 980.665 dyn/cm = 14709.975 dyn/cm

Unit Information

Learn about the surface tension units you're converting between

Gram-Force per Centimeter

gf/cm

Definition

The gram-force per centimeter is a unit of surface tension in the centimeter-gram-second system, representing the force exerted by one gram-force acting over a length of one centimeter on the surface of a liquid.

History/Origin

The gram-force per centimeter was developed in the CGS system of units and was commonly used in early surface tension measurements. It provides a direct relationship between mass, gravitational force, and surface tension.

Current Use

Gram-force per centimeter is still used in some specialized applications and historical references, particularly in materials science and surface chemistry where CGS units remain relevant for certain calculations.

Multiplier

0.981

Offset

0

Dyne per Centimeter

dyn/cm

Definition

The dyne per centimeter is a unit of surface tension in the CGS system, representing the force of one dyne acting over a length of one centimeter. It is equivalent to one millinewton per meter in the SI system.

History/Origin

The dyne per centimeter was established in the centimeter-gram-second system and became a standard unit for surface tension measurements in scientific literature. It provided a convenient scale for laboratory measurements.

Current Use

Dyne per centimeter is still widely used in scientific literature, particularly in chemistry and materials science publications, and remains important for historical data comparison and specialized research applications.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset

0

Gram-Force per Centimeter to Dyne per Centimeter Conversion Table

Gram-Force per Centimeter [gf/cm] Dyne per Centimeter [dyn/cm]
1 gf/cm 980.665 dyn/cm
10 gf/cm 9806.65 dyn/cm
25 gf/cm 24516.625 dyn/cm
50 gf/cm 49033.25 dyn/cm
100 gf/cm 98066.5 dyn/cm
0 gf/cm 0E+0 dyn/cm
-10 gf/cm -9806.65 dyn/cm
-40 gf/cm -39226.6 dyn/cm