Discover the seamless conversion from dyn/cm² to lbf/in². Our tool, designed by Newtum, makes it easy to accurately convert between these units. Get ready to simplify your calculations!
A dyne is a unit of force within the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, equivalent to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/s² to a mass of 1 gram. It's a small unit of force, not widely used today, but it plays a critical role in CGS-based scientific calculations.
Definition of Pound-forcePound-force is a unit of force in the Imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It's defined as the force exerted by gravity on a pound-mass at the Earth's surface, approximately equal to 4.4482216 newtons. It's widely used in the United States for measuring force.
| Dyne per Square Centimeter (dyn/cm²) | Pound-force per Square Inch (lbf/in²) |
|---|---|
| 10 dyn/cm² | 0.00142233 lbf/in² |
| 50 dyn/cm² | 0.00711167 lbf/in² |
| 100 dyn/cm² | 0.0142233 lbf/in² |
| 500 dyn/cm² | 0.0711167 lbf/in² |
| 1000 dyn/cm² | 0.142233 lbf/in² |
| 5000 dyn/cm² | 0.711167 lbf/in² |
| 10000 dyn/cm² | 1.42233 lbf/in² |
| 50000 dyn/cm² | 7.11167 lbf/in² |
| 100000 dyn/cm² | 14.2233 lbf/in² |
| 500000 dyn/cm² | 71.1167 lbf/in² |
1 dyn/cm² = 0.000145037737 lbf/in²
1 lbf/in² = 6894.76 dyn/cm²
Example 1:
convert 100 dyn/cm² to lbf/in²:
100 dyn/cm² = 100 × 0.000145037737 lbf/in² = 0.0145037737 lbf/in²
Example 2:
convert 2000 dyn/cm² to lbf/in²:
2000 dyn/cm² = 2000 × 0.000145037737 lbf/in² = 0.290075474 lbf/in²
The conversion between dynes per square centimeter and pounds-force per square inch dates back to the era of diverse measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the International System of Units. This converter reflects the need to bridge gaps between the CGS and Imperial units, often seen in older engineering and scientific literature.
Explore the practical applications where converting dyn/cm² to lbf/in² is essential for accurate measurements and engineering precision.
Example 1:
Convert 250 dyn/cm² to lbf/in²:
250 dyn/cm² = 250 × 0.000145037737 lbf/in² = 0.0362594343 lbf/in²
Example 2:
Convert 7500 dyn/cm² to lbf/in²:
7500 dyn/cm² = 7500 × 0.000145037737 lbf/in² = 1.087832275 lbf/in²
1. What is a Dyne per Square Centimeter?
Dyne per square centimeter is a CGS unit of pressure, indicating the force applied over a square centimeter area.
2. How do I convert dyn/cm² to lbf/in²?
Use our converter tool by entering the value in dyn/cm² and clicking 'Convert' to get the equivalent lbf/in².
3. Is this converter accurate?
Yes, our tool provides precise conversions based on the standard conversion factors between dyn/cm² and lbf/in².
