Force Converter
Convert newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kilograms-force, dynes and poundals.
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1 N = 0.22480894 lbf
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Common Force Conversions
| Newtons | Pounds-force | Kilonewtons | Kilograms-force | Dynes | Poundals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 N | 0.22480894 | 0.001 | 0.10197162 | 100,000 | 7.2330139 |
| 5 N | 1.1240447 | 0.005 | 0.50985811 | 500,000 | 36.165069 |
| 10 N | 2.2480894 | 0.01 | 1.0197162 | 1,000,000 | 72.330139 |
| 50 N | 11.240447 | 0.05 | 5.0985811 | 5,000,000 | 361.65069 |
| 100 N | 22.480894 | 0.1 | 10.197162 | 10,000,000 | 723.30139 |
| 500 N | 112.40447 | 0.5 | 50.985811 | 50,000,000 | 3,616.5069 |
| 1,000 N | 224.80894 | 1 | 101.97162 | 100,000,000 | 7,233.0139 |
| 5,000 N | 1,124.0447 | 5 | 509.85811 | 500,000,000 | 36,165.069 |
| 10,000 N | 2,248.0894 | 10 | 1,019.7162 | 1,000,000,000 | 72,330.139 |
Popular Force Conversions
Formula
newtons = value x unit factor (1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N, 1 kgf = 9.80665 N, 1 dyn = 1e-5 N)Understanding Force Conversion
Force is measured in newtons, the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared. Pounds-force and kilograms-force express the force of gravity on one pound or one kilogram at standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s2, which is how they are defined exactly. Dynes belong to the older CGS system and poundals to the foot-pound-second system.
Tips and Best Practices
- 1Multiply newtons by 0.2248 to get pounds-force.
- 2Multiply kilograms-force by 9.80665 to get newtons.
- 3A newton is roughly the weight of a small apple.
Real-World Example
A 100 N pull is 100 / 4.4482216 = 22.48 lbf. A 75 kgf load is 75 x 9.80665 = 735.5 N.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing mass (kg, lb) with force (N, lbf).
- Using 9.8 or 10 for gravity in a precise conversion.
- Mixing pounds-force and poundals, which differ by about a factor of 32.
How to Use
- Pick the unit you have in the left selector and the unit you want in the right selector.
- Type a number in either box; the other box updates instantly.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction and Copy result to copy the answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: NIST SP 811 (standard acceleration of gravity g_n = 9.80665 m/s2, pound-force, poundal, dyne).