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Force Converter
Convert between newton (N), pound-force (lbf), kilogram-force (kgf), dyne and kip.
Popular force conversions
Common force conversions
| From | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 N | 0.001 kN · 0.224809 lbf · 0.101972 kgf · 101.971621 gf · 100000 dyn |
| 5 N | 0.005 kN · 1.124045 lbf · 0.509858 kgf · 509.858106 gf · 500000 dyn |
| 10 N | 0.01 kN · 2.248089 lbf · 1.019716 kgf · 1019.716213 gf · 1000000 dyn |
| 100 N | 0.1 kN · 22.480894 lbf · 10.197162 kgf · 10197.16213 gf · 10000000 dyn |
| 1000 N | 1 kN · 224.808943 lbf · 101.971621 kgf · 101971.621298 gf · 100000000 dyn |
How the conversion works
Linear: 1 lbf ≈ 4.448 N, 1 kgf = 9.80665 N (standard gravity), 1 dyne = 10⁻⁵ N.
When you'll use this converter
- Mechanical engineering (load calculations)
- Aerospace (thrust in kN, lbf)
- Material testing (kN, kgf)
- Physics education
Frequently asked
What is 1 newton in pounds?
1 N ≈ 0.2248 lbf.
Why is kgf not a standard SI unit?
Because the value depends on local gravity. SI uses newton (kg·m/s²) which is gravity-independent. 1 kgf is defined as the force on 1 kg under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).