This converter turns dynes into newtons instantly, using the exact factor 1 dyne = 1e-05 newtons. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
The CGS unit of force, equal to 10 micronewtons. The SI unit: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
dynes- The amount you are converting, measured in dynes
1e-05- The exact number of newtons in one dyne
newtons- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of dynes you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 1e-05, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in newtons, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 dynes
Multiply 5 by 1e-05. That gives 0.00005 newtons. A quick sanity check: one dyne is smaller than one newton, so the number should get smaller — and it does.
Converting 72 dynes
72 × 1e-05 = 0.00072 newtons. Working backwards, 0.00072 ÷ 1e-05 returns 72 dynes, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
How to read your score
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons are in one dyne?
Exactly 1e-05. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert dynes to newtons?
Newtons = dynes × 1e-05. To reverse it, divide instead: dynes = newtons ÷ 1e-05, which is the same as multiplying by 100000.
Is the dyne bigger than the newton?
No. One dyne is only 1e-05 of a newton, so the newton is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other dynes to newtons converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a dyne?
The CGS unit of force, equal to 10 micronewtons.
What is a newton?
The SI unit: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared.
Dynes to newtons reference table
| Dynes | Newtons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 dyn | 0.000005 N |
| 1 dyn | 0.00001 N |
| 2 dyn | 0.00002 N |
| 3 dyn | 0.00003 N |
| 5 dyn | 0.00005 N |
| 10 dyn | 0.0001 N |
| 15 dyn | 0.00015 N |
| 20 dyn | 0.0002 N |
| 25 dyn | 0.00025 N |
| 50 dyn | 0.0005 N |
| 75 dyn | 0.00075 N |
| 100 dyn | 0.001 N |
| 250 dyn | 0.0025 N |
| 500 dyn | 0.005 N |
| 1000 dyn | 0.01 N |
Exact factor: 1 dyne = 1e-05 newtons. Values rounded for display.