A dyne is a CGS force unit.
Dynes to Ounce-forces Converter — dyn to ozf
Convert Dyne (dyn) to Ounce-force (ozf) using the exact conversion factor (1 dyne = 0.0000359694 ounce-force). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Dynes to Ounce-forces converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Ounce-force.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.278013851.
Force units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Dynes to Ounce-forces
Dyne and Ounce-force both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: A dyne is a CGS force unit, and ounce-force.
Formula
ounce-forces = dynes × 0.000035969430896
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dyne equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 ounce-force equals 0.278013850954 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dyne-to-ounce-force factor of 0.000035969430896.
Simple example
1 dyn × 0.0000359694309 = 0.0000359694 ozf
1 dyne = 0.0000359694 ounce-forces.
Real-world example
100 dyn × 0.0000359694309 = 0.0035969431 ozf
100 dynes = 0.0035969431 ounce-forces.
Conversion table
| Dyne (dyn) | Ounce-force (ozf) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 0.0000359694 ozf |
| 10 dyn | 0.0003596943 ozf |
| 50 dyn | 0.0017984715 ozf |
| 100 dyn | 0.0035969431 ozf |
| 500 dyn | 0.0179847155 ozf |
| 1,000 dyn | 0.0359694309 ozf |
Reverse conversion: Ounce-force to Dyne
0.0000359694 ozf × 27801.3851 = 0.999999141 dyn
0.0000359694 ounce-forces = 0.999999141 dynes.
dynes = ounce-forces × 27801.3850954
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ounce-force to Dyne.
Understanding the Dyne (dyn)
A dyne is a CGS force unit.
Understanding the Ounce-force (ozf)
Ounce-force.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounce-forces are in 1 dyne?
1 dyne equals 0.0000359694 ounce-forces, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dyne to ounce-force?
Multiply the dyne value by 0.0000359694309. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ounce-force back to dyne?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ounce-force equals 27,801.3851 dynes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dyne?
Dyne (dyn) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ounce-force?
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of engineering.
Is the dyne to ounce-force conversion exact?
Yes. Both dyne and ounce-force are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0000359694309 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.