Gram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Meter Conversion

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

gf·cm
dyn·m

How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Meter

Conversion Formula

1 gf·cm = 9.807 dyn·m
1 dyn·m = 0.102 gf·cm

Example

Convert 15 gf·cm to dyn·m:

15 gf·cm = 15 × 9.807 dyn·m = 147.1 dyn·m

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

Definition

The gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 9.80665E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS and technical systems for small-scale torque measurements in precision instruments and laboratory equipment. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical work.

Current Use

Found in some specialized scientific instruments, older technical literature, and in fields where CGS or technical units are maintained for consistency with historical data and measurements.

Multiplier

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Offset

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Dyne Meter

dyn·m

Definition

The dyne meter (dyn·m) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, which was widely used in scientific applications before the adoption of the SI system. It provided a smaller base unit for torque measurements in scientific research.

Current Use

Still found in some scientific literature and specialized research applications, particularly in physics and chemistry where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and calculations.

Multiplier

0

Offset

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Gram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Meter Conversion Table

Gram-Force Centimeter [gf·cm] Dyne Meter [dyn·m]
1 gf·cm 9.80665 dyn·m
10 gf·cm 98.0665 dyn·m
25 gf·cm 245.16625 dyn·m
50 gf·cm 490.3325 dyn·m
100 gf·cm 980.665 dyn·m
0 gf·cm 0E+0 dyn·m
-10 gf·cm -98.0665 dyn·m
-40 gf·cm -392.266 dyn·m