Newton meter to Dyne centimeter Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert newton meter (N*m) to dyne centimeter (dyn*cm) or dyne centimeter to newton meter.Also written as N*M to DYN*CM conversion.
1 newton meter = 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter
Formula: dyne centimeter = newton meter value × 10000000.0000000
N*M to DYN*CM — newton meter to dyne centimeter
10 newton meter = 100000000.00000 dyne centimeter
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How Newton meter Relates to Dyne centimeter
About the Newton meter
Newton meter (N*m) is a unit of torque measurement. 1 newton meter is equal to 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter.
The Dyne centimeter in Engineering
Dyne centimeter (dyn*cm) is a unit of torque measurement. 1 dyne centimeter is equal to 0.0000001 newton meter.
Torque Units in Mechanical Engineering
Torque appears in newton-meters (SI), pound-force feet (US automotive), kilogram-force meters (some Asian specifications), and ounce-force inches (small fasteners). Every bolt torque specification, engine output curve, and electric motor datasheet requires understanding the correct unit. Cross-referencing between American and European automotive repair manuals is a daily conversion task for mechanics.
newton meter to dyne centimeter metric conversion table
| 0.01 N*m | = | 100000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 0.1 N*m | = | 1000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 1 N*m | = | 10000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 2 N*m | = | 20000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 3 N*m | = | 30000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 4 N*m | = | 40000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 5 N*m | = | 50000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 6 N*m | = | 60000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 7 N*m | = | 70000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 8 N*m | = | 80000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 9 N*m | = | 90000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 10 N*m | = | 100000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 11 N*m | = | 110000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 12 N*m | = | 120000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 13 N*m | = | 130000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 14 N*m | = | 140000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 15 N*m | = | 150000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 16 N*m | = | 160000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 17 N*m | = | 170000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 18 N*m | = | 180000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 19 N*m | = | 190000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 20 N*m | = | 200000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 30 N*m | = | 300000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 40 N*m | = | 400000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 50 N*m | = | 500000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 60 N*m | = | 600000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 70 N*m | = | 700000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 80 N*m | = | 800000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 90 N*m | = | 900000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 100 N*m | = | 1000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 200 N*m | = | 2000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 300 N*m | = | 3000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 400 N*m | = | 4000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 500 N*m | = | 5000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 600 N*m | = | 6000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 700 N*m | = | 7000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 800 N*m | = | 8000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 900 N*m | = | 9000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
| 1000 N*m | = | 10000000000.00000 dyn*cm |
How to Convert N*M to DYN*CM (Newton meter to Dyne centimeter)?
We can convert newton meter to dyne centimeter by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Newton meter to Dyne centimeter?
We know 1 Newton meter = 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter; 1 Dyne centimeter = 0.0000001 newton meter.
20 newton meter = ___dyn*cm
20 × 10000000.0000000 = 200000000.00000 dyn*cm (we know 1 newton meter = 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter)
Answer:
20 newton meter = 200000000.00000 dyne centimeter
Newton-Meters to Dyne-Centimeters: CGS System Torque Conversion
The dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) is the torque unit in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system, still used in some physics literature and viscometry. Since 1 N = 100,000 dynes and 1 m = 100 cm, the conversion is 1 N·m = 10,000,000 dyn·cm (10⁷). This large factor reflects the tiny size of CGS units compared to SI.
- Start with the torque in N·m.
- Multiply by 10,000,000 (10⁷).
- The result is the torque in dyn·cm.
- Example: 0.5 N·m × 10⁷ = 5,000,000 dyn·cm.
N·m to dyn·cm Conversion Chart
Torque values showing the scale difference between SI and CGS:
| Newton meter | Dyne centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 N·m | 10 dyn·cm |
| 0.00001 N·m | 100 dyn·cm |
| 0.0001 N·m | 1,000 dyn·cm |
| 0.001 N·m | 10,000 dyn·cm |
| 0.01 N·m | 100,000 dyn·cm |
| 0.1 N·m | 1,000,000 dyn·cm |
| 1 N·m | 10,000,000 dyn·cm |
| 10 N·m | 100,000,000 dyn·cm |
Examples: N·m to dyn·cm
Question 1: A torsion pendulum experiment measures 0.005 N·m of restoring torque. Express in dyn·cm.
Solution:
dyn·cm = N·m × 10,000,000
= 0.005 × 10,000,000
= 50,000 dyn·cm
Answer: 0.005 N·m = 50,000 dyn·cm — the restoring torque of the torsion wire.
Question 2: A viscometer reads a torque of 0.00003 N·m on the spindle. Convert to dyn·cm.
Solution:
dyn·cm = N·m × 10,000,000
= 0.00003 × 10,000,000
= 300 dyn·cm
Answer: 0.00003 N·m = 300 dyn·cm — typical of low-viscosity fluid measurement.
Question 3: A galvanometer suspension produces 0.0002 N·m per radian of twist. Express in dyn·cm.
Solution:
dyn·cm = N·m × 10,000,000
= 0.0002 × 10,000,000
= 2,000 dyn·cm
Answer: 0.0002 N·m = 2,000 dyn·cm per radian — the torsion constant in CGS units.
Practice: N·m to dyn·cm
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 0.002 N·m to dyn·cm. (Answer: 20,000 dyn·cm)
- A micro-motor outputs 0.0001 N·m. Express in dyn·cm. (Answer: 1,000 dyn·cm)
- Convert 2 N·m to dyn·cm. (Answer: 20,000,000 dyn·cm)
- A fiber torque is 0.000005 N·m. What is this in dyn·cm? (Answer: 50 dyn·cm)
- Convert 0.05 N·m to dyn·cm. (Answer: 500,000 dyn·cm)
The CGS System: Why Dyne-Centimeters Still Appear
The CGS system (dyne, erg, gauss, poise) was standard in physics before SI adoption in 1960. Some fields retained CGS units: viscosity (poise), magnetic field (gauss), and surface tension (dyn/cm). When torque appears in older physics papers or viscometry literature, it is often in dyn·cm. The factor of 10⁷ between N·m and dyn·cm makes mental conversion impractical, so lookup tables or calculators are essential.
Viscometry and Rheology: Torque in dyn·cm
Rotational viscometers (Brookfield, Haake) historically reported spindle torque in dyn·cm. The measured torque (dyn·cm) combined with spindle geometry and rotation speed yields viscosity in poise (dyn·s/cm²) — a fully CGS calculation. Modern instruments report in both dyn·cm and N·m (or mN·m), but many viscometry formulas and calibration charts still use CGS units.
Key Takeaways
- 1 N·m = 10,000,000 dyn·cm (multiply by 10⁷).
- The factor 10⁷ comes from 10⁵ (N to dyn) × 10² (m to cm).
- dyn·cm is the CGS torque unit, still found in viscometry and older physics.
- Move the decimal 7 places right to convert N·m to dyn·cm.
- Modern instruments typically display both N·m and dyn·cm readings.
Newton meter to Dyne centimeter Conversion Formula
dyne centimeter = newton meter × 10000000.0000000
1 newton meter = 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter
1 dyne centimeter = 0.0000001 newton meter
Reverse: newton meter = dyne centimeter × 0.0000001
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dyne centimeter are in 1 newton meter?
There are 10000000.0000000 dyne centimeter in 1 newton meter. To convert newton meter to dyne centimeter, multiply the value by 10000000.0000000.
How do I convert newton meter to dyne centimeter?
Multiply your newton meter value by 10000000.0000000 to get the equivalent in dyne centimeter. For example, 5 newton meter = 5 × 10000000.0000000 = 50000000.00000 dyne centimeter.
How do I convert dyne centimeter to newton meter?
Multiply your dyne centimeter value by 0.0000001 to get the equivalent in newton meter. Alternatively, divide by 10000000.0000000.
What is 10 newton meter in dyne centimeter?
10 newton meter is equal to 100000000.00000 dyne centimeter.
What is 100 newton meter in dyne centimeter?
100 newton meter is equal to 1000000000.00000 dyne centimeter.