Unit converters

Force converter

Newtons to kilonewtons, kilogram-force and pound-force, and back.

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lbf

Newton

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One kilogram-force is the weight of 1 kg: 9.80665 N.
  • Newton–
  • Kilonewton–
  • Kilogram-force–
  • Pound-force–

Unit converters

How to use it

  1. Type the value

    The number you have, like 100 for 100 lbf.

  2. Pick its unit

    Newtons, kilonewtons, kilogram-force or pound-force.

  3. Read or copy

    Every other unit follows. Tap copy beside the one you need.

Tips

  • Weight as force

    A 1 kg mass weighs 1 kgf, about 9.81 N.

  • Loads

    Anchor and lifting loads are often rated in kN: 1 kN is about 102 kgf.

  • Pound-force

    One pound-force is about 4.45 N.

In the app

Unit converter in Angle Meter

  • Every unit of a kind on one screen
  • Typed conversions like 5′ 7 3/8″ to mm
  • Pinned unit pairs and a conversion list
  • Voice commands
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