FLUIDS
Surface tension
Force per length at a liquid interface.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Resultdyn/cm → N/mConvert dyne per centimetre to newton per metre
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Start with a familiar unit, type a value, and get a dependable answer with sensible precision. Fractions and scientific notation are welcome.
Force per length at a liquid interface.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a dyne per centimetre value to calculate newton per metre with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto keeps up to 12 significant digits, trims unnecessary zeroes, and switches to scientific notation for extreme magnitudes.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| newton per metrefrom dyn/cm | N/m | Interactive |
| millinewton per metrefrom dyn/cm | mN/m | Interactive |
| dyne per centimetrefrom dyn/cm | dyn/cm | Interactive |
| pound-force per footfrom dyn/cm | lbf/ft | Interactive |
| pound-force per inchfrom dyn/cm | lbf/in | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.