Surface Tension Converter
Convert surface tension units including newton/meter, millinewnon/meter, gram-force/centimeter, dyne/centimeter, erg/square centimeter and many more surface tension units instantly and accurately.
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About Surface Tension Units
Free online surface tension converter - converts between 8 units of surface tension, including newton/meter [N/m], millinewnon/meter [mN/m], gram-force/centimeter, dyne/centimeter [dyn/cm], etc. Also, explore many other unit converters or learn more about surface tension unit conversions. Different unit systems are used worldwide, including the Metric System (SI) and the Imperial / US Customary System.
Metric System (SI)
The metric system is the most widely adopted international measurement standard. The base unit is the newton/meter.
Imperial System (US)
The imperial system is commonly used in the United States and specialized international industries including aviation and maritime navigation.
Common Surface Tension Units
Here are some of the most common surface tension units and their abbreviations.
| Unit | Symbol | Type | In Newton/meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton/meter | N/m | Metric (base) | 1 N/m |
| Millinewnon/meter | mN/m | Metric | 0.001 N/m |
| Gram-force/centimeter | — | Metric | 0.980665 N/m |
| Dyne/centimeter | dyn/cm | Metric | 0.001 N/m |
| Erg/square centimeter | — | Metric | 0.001 N/m |
| Erg/square millimeter | — | Metric | 0.1 N/m |
| Poundal/inch | pdl/in | Imperial | 5.443108 N/m |
| Pound-force/inch | lbf/in | Imperial | 175.126837 N/m |
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