Force Converter
Convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, dynes, pound-force, and kilogram-force.
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Enter a force value and choose a from/to unit to convert between newtons, kilogram-force, pound-force, and dynes.
Your result
9.807
Converted value
AI explanation
Formula
Converted value = amount × (from-unit-to-newtons factor) ÷ (to-unit-to-newtons factor)Worked example
1 kilogram-force to newtons
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | 1 |
| From unit | kgf |
| To unit | n |
| Converted value | 9.80665 |
Assumptions
- Kilogram-force uses standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²) to convert a mass-like quantity into a force, matching its common engineering usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is kilogram-force?
Kilogram-force (kgf) is the force exerted by gravity on a 1 kg mass at standard gravity — commonly used informally in place of newtons in engineering and everyday contexts.
How is force different from weight or mass?
Mass (kg, lb) measures the amount of matter; force (N, lbf) measures a push or pull, which includes weight (mass × gravitational acceleration) as one specific case.
What is a dyne?
A dyne is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of force, equal to 0.00001 newtons — mostly seen in older physics texts.