force · International · Modern
SI derived unit of force; 1 N = 1 kg·m·s⁻².
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force · Scientific legacy · Modern/historical
dyne
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- M314
- Definition quality
- Exact by definition
- Conversion mode
- multiplicative
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- Fully calculable
Definition
1 dyn = 10⁻⁵ N
Reference value
One dyne is exactly 0.00001 newtons.
History & use
The dyne belongs to the centimetre–gram–second (CGS) system that preceded widespread SI use in many scientific fields.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.
Sources & evidence
Related measurements
force · US and international engineering · Modern
1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N
force · International legacy/specialist · Modern/historical
1 kgf = 9.80665 N