Surface Tension conversion
1 gram-force/centimeter (gf/cm) equals 0.000980665 newton/meter (N/m). Enter any value below to convert from gf/cm to N/m.
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1 gf/cm = 0.000980665 N/m
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Newton/meter N/m | 0.000980665 |
| Millinewton/meter mN/m | 0.980665 |
| Gram-force/centimeter gf/cm | 1 |
| Dyne/centimeter dyn/cm | 0.980665 |
| Erg/square centimeter erg/cm² | 0.980665 |
| Pound-force/foot lbf/ft | 0.0000671969 |
| Pound-force/inch lbf/in | 0.0000055997 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 gf/cm = 0.00196133 N/m.
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Gram-force/centimeter (gf/cm) | Newton/meter (N/m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000098066 |
| 0.1 | 0.0000980665 |
| 1 | 0.000980665 |
| 2 | 0.00196133 |
| 5 | 0.004903325 |
| 10 | 0.00980665 |
| 25 | 0.024516625 |
| 50 | 0.04903325 |
| 100 | 0.0980665 |
| 1,000 | 0.980665 |
From unit
Gram-force/centimeter (gf/cm) is a unit of Surface Tension. 1 gf/cm = 0.000980665 N/m
Symbol: gf/cm
To unit
Newton/meter (N/m) is the base unit of Surface Tension in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: N/m
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula N/m = gf/cm x 0.000980665. 1 gram-force/centimeter (gf/cm) equals 0.000980665 newton/meter (N/m).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
