Force Converter
Force converter: newtons, kilonewtons, pound-force, kilogram-force, dynes and millinewtons.
How to use this calculator
- Type the value you want to convert.
- Choose the unit you are converting from and the one you want.
- Read the result, or the full table of equivalent units below.
Convert force between the SI newton, the kilogram-force (kilopond) still found in engineering, the US pound-force and the CGS dyne.
One kilogram-force is the weight of 1 kg in standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Conversion formula
1 lbf = 4.44822 N · 1 N = 0.224809 lbf
Common conversions: pound-force → newton
| lbf | N |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 4.44822 N |
| 2 lbf | 8.89644 N |
| 5 lbf | 22.2411 N |
| 10 lbf | 44.4822 N |
| 20 lbf | 88.9644 N |
| 50 lbf | 222.411 N |
| 100 lbf | 444.822 N |
| 1 000 lbf | 4 448.22 N |
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons is 1 kgf?
Exactly 9.80665 N.
How many newtons is a pound-force?
4.44822 N.