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Surface tension converter

Compare surface tension in N/m, mN/m, dyn/cm and pound-force per foot.

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The starting values are an example.

Enter your values and select Calculate.

Your calculation will appear here.

Your result will include the relevant values and units.

Understand the calculation

Converted value = original value × source factor / target factor

72 mN/m = 72 dyn/cm.

Surface tension has units of force per length. A value in dyn/cm has the same numerical value in mN/m.
Rounding is applied only to displayed results. Very small or very large values may appear in scientific notation.