Gram-Force Meter to Dyne Meter Conversion

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

From Gram-Force Meter

gf·m

To Dyne Meter

dyn·m

How to Convert Gram-Force Meter to Dyne Meter

Conversion Formula

1 gf·m = 980.665 dyn·m

1 dyn·m = 0.001 gf·m

Example

Convert 15 gf·m to dyn·m:

15 gf·m = 15 × 980.665 dyn·m = 14709.975 dyn·m

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Gram-Force Meter

gf·m

Definition

The gram-force meter (gf·m) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.00980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one meter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the technical system of units, used for smaller torque measurements in scientific and engineering applications. It provided a practical unit for gram-scale force applications.

Current Use

Still found in some specialized scientific instruments and laboratory equipment where gram-force measurements are more practical than kilogram-force measurements for small-scale applications.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

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

Offset