Convert Newtons per metre to Grams-force per centimetre
Convert Newtons per metre (N/m) to Grams-force per centimetre (gf/cm) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gf/cm = N/m × 1.019716213
About Newtons per metre
The newton per metre (N/m) is the SI derived unit of surface tension, equal to one joule per square metre. Adopted in all modern scientific publications and engineering codes. Water at 20 °C: 0.0728 N/m; mercury: 0.485 N/m; liquid iron at 1 550 °C: ~1.8 N/m. 1 N/m = 1 J/m² = 1 000 mN/m = 1 000 dyn/cm.
About Grams-force per centimetre
The gram-force per centimetre (gf/cm) equals g_n × 10⁻³ / 10⁻² = 0.980665 N/m - a gravitational metric unit that appeared in early tensiometry where ring and plate instruments were calibrated in grams. 1 gf/cm ≈ 0.9807 N/m ≈ 980.7 mN/m, close to but slightly less than 1 N/m. Rarely used after SI adoption. 1 gf/cm = 0.980665 N/m.
Quick Reference Table
| Newtons per metre (N/m) | Grams-force per centimetre (gf/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 N/m | 1.01972 gf/cm |
| 2 N/m | 2.03943 gf/cm |
| 5 N/m | 5.09858 gf/cm |
| 10 N/m | 10.1972 gf/cm |
| 25 N/m | 25.4929 gf/cm |
| 50 N/m | 50.9858 gf/cm |
| 100 N/m | 101.972 gf/cm |