Dyne to Pound-Force Converter

Convert force measurements from dynes (dyn) to pound-force (lbf) with our free calculator

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About Dyne to Pound-Force Conversion

Conversion Formula

To convert from dynes (dyn) to pound-force (lbf), use the following formula:

pound-force = dynes × 2.2481E-6

Understanding the Units

Dyne (dyn)

A dyne is the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared. It is a CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of force.

Pound-Force (lbf)

A pound-force is the force required to accelerate one pound of mass at approximately 32.174 feet per second squared (standard gravity). It's commonly used in US customary and imperial systems.

Common Conversions

  • 1 dyne = 0.0000022481 lbf
  • 100,000 dynes = 0.22481 lbf
  • 1,000,000 dynes = 2.2481 lbf