Convert Millinewton to Dyne
Type the number of millinewtons that you wish to convert to dynes.
How to Convert Millinewtons to Dynes
The millinewton and dyne are both units of force. By definition, 1 millinewton equals exactly 100 dynes. This means to convert millinewtons to dynes, you multiply by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mN to dynes:
We need to convert millinewtons to dynes
Since 1 mN = 100 dyn, multiply by 100
5 × 100 = 500
5 mN = 500 dyn
Millinewton to Dyne Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millinewton to dyne conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millinewtons (mN) | Dynes (dyn) |
|---|---|
| 1 mN | 100 dyn |
| 2 mN | 200 dyn |
| 5 mN | 500 dyn |
| 10 mN | 1000 dyn |
| 15 mN | 1500 dyn |
| 20 mN | 2000 dyn |
| 25 mN | 2500 dyn |
| 50 mN | 5000 dyn |
| 100 mN | 10000 dyn |
About These Units
Millinewton (mN)
A millinewton (mN) equals 0.001 newtons or approximately 0.1 gram-force. Millinewtons measure small forces in precision instruments, insect wing forces, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Ion thrusters produce forces in the millinewton range.
Dyne (dyn)
A dyne is the CGS unit of force equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons—the force needed to accelerate 1 gram by 1 cm/s². Dynes appear in older scientific literature and surface tension measurements. One newton equals 100,000 dynes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert millinewtons to dynes?
To convert millinewtons to dynes, multiply the value by 100. For example, 10 mN = 1000 dyn.
How many dynes are in 1 millinewton?
1 millinewton equals 100 dynes.
What is the formula for millinewtons to dynes?
The formula is: dyn = mN × 100.