Dynes to Ounces-force Converter

To convert a measurement in dynes to ounces-force, multiply the value by 0.000035969431. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the newton.

For example, to convert 5 dyn to ounces-force: 5 × 0.000035969431 = 0.000179847154 ozf.

A dyne is the CGS unit of force, defined as the force needed to accelerate a mass of one gram at one centimeter per second squared. One dyne equals 0.00001 newtons. The dyne was the standard force unit in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system widely used in physics before SI adoption. It survives in some fields such as surface tension (dynes per centimeter).

Common uses of dynes include: Surface tension measurements (dyn/cm); Legacy physics and chemistry literature; Small-scale laboratory force measurements; Adhesion and coating testing.

An ounce-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one avoirdupois ounce under standard gravity, equal to about 0.278 newtons (1/16 of a pound-force). Derived from the ounce in the imperial and US customary systems, the ounce-force is used where small forces are specified in customary units, such as light-duty springs and switches.

Common uses of ounces-force include: Small spring and switch actuation forces; Keyboard and button tactile force specs; Light-duty torque and tension ratings; Consumer electronics component testing.

Here are some common values converted:

1 dyn = 0.000035969431 ozf 5 dyn = 0.000179847154 ozf 10 dyn = 0.000359694309 ozf 50 dyn = 0.001798471545 ozf 100 dyn = 0.00359694309 ozf