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
Force Converter
Convert newtons, dynes, pound-force, kilogram-force, kips, and ounce-force.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Ounce-force.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.278013851.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Dynes to Ounce-forces
Dyne and Ounce-force both measure force, and the conversion matters whenever an SI-trained engineer needs to compare notes with a US-trained one, or vice versa. 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
10 dyn × 0.0000359694309 = 0.0003596943 ozf
10 dynes = 0.0003596943 ounce-forces.
Conversion table
| Dyne (dyn) | Ounce-force (ozf) |
|---|---|
| 1 dyn | 0.0000359694 ozf |
| 5 dyn | 0.0001798472 ozf |
| 10 dyn | 0.0003596943 ozf |
| 50 dyn | 0.0017984715 ozf |
| 100 dyn | 0.0035969431 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.
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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 force.
What is a ounce-force?
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force.
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.