Giganewton is 1000000000 newton units.
Giganewtons to Dynes Converter — GN to dyn
Convert Giganewton (GN) to Dyne (dyn) using the exact conversion factor (1 giganewton = 1e+14 dyne). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Giganewtons to Dynes converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A dyne is a CGS force unit.
Result = input x 1e+9 / 1e-5.
Force uses the newton as the base unit.
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About Converting Giganewtons to Dynes
Giganewton and Dyne 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: Giganewton is 1000000000 newton units, and a dyne is a CGS force unit.
Formula
dynes = giganewtons × 1e+14
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 giganewton equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 dyne equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct giganewton-to-dyne factor of 1e+14.
Simple example
1 GN × 1e+14 = 1e+14 dyn
1 giganewton = 1e+14 dynes.
Real-world example
10 GN × 1e+14 = 1e+15 dyn
10 giganewtons = 1e+15 dynes.
Conversion table
| Giganewton (GN) | Dyne (dyn) |
|---|---|
| 1 GN | 1e+14 dyn |
| 5 GN | 5e+14 dyn |
| 10 GN | 1e+15 dyn |
| 50 GN | 5e+15 dyn |
| 100 GN | 1e+16 dyn |
| 1,000 GN | 1e+17 dyn |
Reverse conversion: Dyne to Giganewton
1e+14 dyn × 1e-14 = 1 GN
1e+14 dynes = 1 giganewtons.
giganewtons = dynes × 1e-14
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dyne to Giganewton.
Understanding the Giganewton (GN)
Giganewton is 1000000000 newton units.
Understanding the Dyne (dyn)
A dyne is a CGS force unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dynes are in 1 giganewton?
1 giganewton equals 1e+14 dynes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert giganewton to dyne?
Multiply the giganewton value by 1e+14. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dyne back to giganewton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dyne equals 1e-14 giganewtons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a giganewton?
Giganewton (GN) is a unit of force.
What is a dyne?
Dyne (dyn) is a unit of force.
Is the giganewton to dyne conversion exact?
Yes. Both giganewton and dyne are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+14 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.