What is a dyne in force measurement?

A dyne is a CGS unit of force defined as the force needed to accelerate a 1 gram mass by 1 centimetre per second squared.

What does a pound foot/square second measure?

It is a FPS unit of force equal to one pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared, commonly called a poundal.

When should I convert dyne to pound foot/square second?

When working with legacy data, physics problems using FPS units, or converting between CGS and imperial measurement systems.

How to Convert from Dyne [dyn] to Pound foot/square second

Easily convert force values from dyne (dyn), a CGS unit, to pound foot per square second, a FPS unit. This tool helps translate measurements between these unit systems for physics, engineering, and legacy data.

Dyne [dyn]

Pound foot/square second

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Dyne [dyn] to Pound foot/square second Conversion Table

Dyne [dyn]	Pound foot/square second

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Dyne [dyn] to Pound foot/square second Conversion Table
Dyne [dyn]	Pound foot/square second

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes force values from the dyne, a centimetre-gram-second (CGS) unit, to the pound foot per square second, an imperial foot-pound-second (FPS) unit. It's useful for transforming measurements between these unit systems, especially in physics, classical mechanics, and legacy engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the force value in dyne [dyn].
Select pound foot/square second as the target unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent force value in pound foot/square second.

Key Features

Converts force from dyne [dyn] to pound foot/square second easily.
Accurately translates between CGS and FPS units.
Supports legacy and modern use cases including physics education and engineering.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface.

Examples

10 dyn converts to 0.000723301 lb·ft/s².
1000 dyn converts to 0.0723301 lb·ft/s².

Common Use Cases

Converting small forces in laboratory physics using CGS units to imperial units.
Solving mechanical problems in education or textbooks that use FPS units.
Interpreting historical physics or engineering data with imperial measurements.
Performing legacy calculations in engineering or ballistics involving lbm and ft/s².

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure appropriate unit context—CGS vs FPS—before converting.
Use the tool to handle legacy or historical data accurately.
Check conversion values carefully due to differences in scale between units.

Limitations

Dyne is much smaller than pound foot/square second; be cautious with scale and precision.
Differences between CGS and FPS systems can cause confusion if mass and force distinctions are overlooked.
Primarily useful for legacy or niche contexts; SI units are more common today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dyne in force measurement?: A dyne is a CGS unit of force defined as the force needed to accelerate a 1 gram mass by 1 centimetre per second squared.
What does a pound foot/square second measure?: It is a FPS unit of force equal to one pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared, commonly called a poundal.
When should I convert dyne to pound foot/square second?: When working with legacy data, physics problems using FPS units, or converting between CGS and imperial measurement systems.

Key Terminology

Dyne [dyn]: A CGS unit of force defined as the force needed to accelerate 1 gram by 1 centimetre per second squared.
Pound foot/square second (lb·ft/s²): A FPS unit of force equal to accelerating 1 pound mass by 1 foot per second squared; commonly called a poundal.
CGS system: A measurement system based on centimetre, gram, and second units.
FPS system: A measurement system using foot, pound (mass), and second units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 dyne represent in terms of acceleration?

Force to accelerate 1 kilogram by 1 meter/s²

Force to accelerate 1 gram by 1 centimetre/s²

Force to accelerate 1 pound by 1 foot/s²

Which unit is also known as a poundal?

Dyne

Pound foot/square second

Newton

Why is it important to be cautious converting between dyne and pound foot/square second?

Because both units are from the same system

Due to large differences in unit scale and system definitions

Because they measure different physical quantities

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