Force Converter
Engineering force units, with the standard gravity relation built in.
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Newtons
Newtons
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Kilonewtons
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Pound-force
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Kilogram-force
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Force Converter by TheCalcTools
How the Force Converter works
Enter a force and select its unit.
Kilogram-force is defined with standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s².
Results come through newtons.
The formula
result = value × (factor of the ‘from’ unit ÷ factor of the ‘to’ unit)1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N, 1 kgf = 9.80665 N
Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator:
| Value | 100 |
|---|---|
| From | Newtons |
- 100 Newtons equals 0.100000 Kilonewtons ; 22.4809 Pound-force ; 10.1972 Kilogram-force.
Result:
| Newtons | 100.0000 |
|---|---|
| Kilonewtons | 0.100000 |
| Pound-force | 22.4809 |
| Kilogram-force | 10.1972 |
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons is 1 kgf?
Exactly 9.80665 N.
Is pound-force the same as pound-mass?
No. A pound-force is the weight of one pound-mass under standard gravity, about 4.448 N.
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