Force Converter
Convert force between newtons, pound-force, and more.
Force across unit systems
Force shows up in newtons in science, pound-force in the US, and kilogram-force in older engineering. Converting cleanly between them avoids costly mistakes.
One pound-force is about 4.45 newtons. This converter handles newtons, kilonewtons, kilogram-force, pound-force, and dyne with precise factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What units are included?
Newtons, kilonewtons, kilogram-force, pound-force, and dyne — the common units of force across physics and engineering.
What is a newton?
The SI unit of force: the force needed to accelerate one kilogram at one metre per second squared.
Is kilogram-force the same as a kilogram?
No. A kilogram is mass; kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, about 9.81 newtons.
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