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Force Converter

Convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, dynes, pounds-force, kilograms-force and ounces-force.

Result
0 Newtons =
0 Pounds-force
Newtons
0
Kilonewtons
0
Dynes
0
Kilograms-force
0
Ounces-force
0

1 kilogram-force is the weight of 1 kg under standard gravity (9.80665 N). 1 pound-force ≈ 4.448 N.

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Enter a force, choose the unit you have and the unit you want. Kilograms-force and pounds-force express the weight of a mass under standard gravity.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?

A kilogram is a unit of mass; a kilogram-force is the force that mass exerts under standard gravity — about 9.807 newtons. On Earth's surface they line up numerically, which is why bathroom scales can read in kg.

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