Convert newton/metre to dyne/centimetre

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Newton/Metre

The newton per metre (N/m) is the SI unit of surface tension, measuring the force acting along the surface of a liquid per unit length. Water has a surface tension of approximately 0.0728 N/m at 20°C. Surface tension causes phenomena such as capillary action and the formation of soap bubbles. 


Dyne/Centimetre

The dyne per centimetre (dyn/cm) is the CGS unit of surface tension, equal to 10⁻³ N/m or 1 mN/m. It was the standard unit in older scientific literature and is still used in ink, coating, and adhesive industries for wettability and adhesion testing. 


Newton/Metre to Dyne/Centimetre conversion table
Newton/MetreDyne/CentimetreDyne/CentimetreNewton/Metre
1100010.001
2200020.002
3300030.003
5500050.005
1010000100.01
2020000200.02
2525000250.025
5050000500.05
1001000001000.1
2502500002500.25
5005000005000.5
10001E+0610001
How to convert Newton/Metre to Dyne/Centimetre

1 N/m = 1000 dyn/cm. To convert any value, multiply it by 1000. For example, 25 N/m = 25000 dyn/cm.

Frequently asked questions
How many dyn/cm are there in one N/m?
One N/m is equal to 1000 dyn/cm.
How do you convert Newton/Metre to Dyne/Centimetre?
Multiply the value in Newton/Metre by 1000 to get the result in Dyne/Centimetre.
How much is 25 N/m in dyn/cm?
25 N/m is equal to 25000 dyn/cm.
How do you convert Dyne/Centimetre back to Newton/Metre?
Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Dyne/Centimetre by 0.001 to get Newton/Metre.

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