Convert newtons, kilonewtons, kilopond and pound-force.
Units of force
The SI unit of force is the newton (N): 1 N accelerates a 1 kg mass at 1 m/s². A 1 kg mass weighs about 9.81 N on Earth. One kilogram-force (kgf) is exactly 9.80665 N and one pound-force (lbf) is about 4.4482 N. Do not confuse force with mass.
Conversion factors
1 N = 0.224809 lbf
1 lbf = 4.44822 N
One unit converted to all others: Newton (N)
| Unit | Value |
|---|
| Newton (N) | 1 |
| Kilonewton (kN) | 0.001 |
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | 0.101972 |
| Pound-force (lbf) | 0.224809 |
| Dyne (dyn) | 100,000 |
Common values
| Newton (N) | Pound-force (lbf) |
|---|
| 1 N | 0.224809 lbf |
| 5 N | 1.12404 lbf |
| 10 N | 2.24809 lbf |
| 50 N | 11.2404 lbf |
| 100 N | 22.4809 lbf |
| Pound-force (lbf) | Newton (N) |
|---|
| 1 lbf | 4.44822 N |
| 5 lbf | 22.2411 N |
| 10 lbf | 44.4822 N |
| 50 lbf | 222.411 N |
| 100 lbf | 444.822 N |
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