Force Converter
Convert any force between SI, metric and imperial units.
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1 N =
| Kilonewton | 0.001 kN |
| Dyne | 100,000 dyn |
| Pound-force | 0.224809 lbf |
| Kilogram-force | 0.101972 kgf |
| Ounce-force | 3.596943 ozf |
About this calculator
Force is a push or pull, measured in newtons in the SI system — one newton accelerates a one-kilogram mass at one meter per second squared. Engineering also uses kilogram-force and pound-force, which express the gravitational force on a given mass at standard gravity.
This converter uses the newton as its base unit. One pound-force equals about 4.4482 N, one kilogram-force equals exactly 9.80665 N (standard gravity), and one dyne is just 10^-5 N. It is handy for mechanics, structural design and physics problems.
Frequently asked questions
One pound-force equals approximately 4.4482 newtons.
A kilogram-force is the force exerted by gravity on one kilogram of mass at standard gravity, equal to 9.80665 newtons.
A dyne is 10^-5 newtons — the force needed to accelerate one gram at one centimeter per second squared.
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