Force Unit Converter
Convert between common force units: newtons (N, SI), pounds-force (lbf), kilograms-force (kgf), and dynes. Useful for physics, engineering, and international unit conversions.
Formula
1 N = 0.224809 lbf = 0.101972 kgf
100 N
Inputs
- Value: 100
- From: N
= 22.48 lbf ≈ 10.2 kgf
Frequently asked questions
What is a newton?
SI unit of force; 1 N = 1 kg⋅m/s². It's the force needed to accelerate 1 kilogram at 1 meter per second squared.
What is pounds-force (lbf)?
Imperial unit; 1 lbf ≈ 4.448 N. It's the force exerted by gravity on 1 pound mass at Earth's surface.
When would I use kgf?
Common in European engineering and material testing. 1 kgf = 9.807 N (the weight of 1 kg at Earth's gravity).
What are dynes used for?
CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit, largely obsolete. 1 N = 100,000 dynes. Still appears in older physics literature.