Surface Tension Converter
Surface tension is the tendency of a liquid’s surface to resist being stretched, caused by attraction between its molecules. The SI unit is the newton per metre (N/m). Water at 25 °C has a surface tension of about 72 mN/m.
1 Newton/Meter = 1,000 Dyne/Centimeter
How to convert Newton/Meter to Dyne/Centimeter
One Newton/Meter equals 1,000 Dyne/Centimeter, so multiply any value in N/m by 1,000 to get dyn/cm. To convert back, divide by 1,000 — or multiply by 0.001.
dyn/cm = N/m × 1,000
Example: 25 N/m × 1,000 = 25,000 dyn/cm.
Newton/Meter to Dyne/Centimeter table
| Newton/Meter (N/m) | Dyne/Centimeter (dyn/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Dyne/Centimeter to Newton/Meter table
| Dyne/Centimeter (dyn/cm) | Newton/Meter (N/m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Surface Tension units at a glance
All 10 units this converter supports, each expressed in Newton/Meter (N/m) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in N/m | 1 N/m in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton/Meter | N/m | 1 | 1 |
| Millinewton/Meter | mN/m | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Dyne/Centimeter | dyn/cm | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Gram-Force/Centimeter | gf/cm | 0.980665 | 1.019716213 |
| Kilogram-Force/Meter | kgf/m | 9.80665 | 0.1019716213 |
| Pound-Force/Inch | lbf/in | 175.1268352 | 0.005710147155 |
| Pound-Force/Foot | lbf/ft | 14.59390294 | 0.06852176586 |
| Poundal/Foot | pdl/ft | 0.45359237 | 2.204622622 |
| Joule/Meter² | J/m² | 1 | 1 |
| Erg/Centimeter² | erg/cm² | 0.001 | 1,000 |
Where surface tension conversions are used
Detergents and surfactants, inks and coatings, capillary action, and microfluidics.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Newton/Meter in Dyne/Centimeter?
1 Newton/Meter (N/m) is 1,000 Dyne/Centimeter (dyn/cm).
What is 1 Dyne/Centimeter in Newton/Meter?
1 Dyne/Centimeter (dyn/cm) is 0.001 Newton/Meter (N/m).
How do I convert Newton/Meter to Dyne/Centimeter?
Multiply the value in Newton/Meter by 1,000. For example, 5 N/m × 1,000 = 5,000 dyn/cm. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many units does the surface tension converter support?
It converts between 10 units: Newton/Meter, Millinewton/Meter, Dyne/Centimeter, Gram-Force/Centimeter, Kilogram-Force/Meter, Pound-Force/Inch, Pound-Force/Foot, Poundal/Foot, Joule/Meter², Erg/Centimeter².
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.