Force Conversion

The Force Conversion Tool lets you convert force values between commonly used mechanical units, including Newtons (N), kilonewtons (kN), kilogram-force (kgf), and more. Simply choose the target unit, enter the value to convert from, and the equivalent force value will be displayed instantly.

Force Conversion Calculator

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Formula

List of Force Units for Conversion

newton [N]
1 ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] = 9964.0164181707 newton [N]
1 kilogram-force [kgf] = 9.80665 newton [N]
1 kip-force [kipf] = 4448.2216152548 newton [N]
1 kilogram-force [kgf] = 9.80665 newton [N]
1 pound-force [lbf] = 4.4482216153 newton [N]
1 ton-force (metric) [tf] = 9806.65 newton [N]
1 ounce-force [ozf] = 0.278013851 newton [N]
1 dyne [dyn] = 1.0E-5 newton [N]
1 poundal [pdl] = 0.1382549544 newton [N]
1 joule/meter [J/m] = 1 newton [N]
1 pound foot/square second = 0.1382549544 newton [N]
1 ton-force (short) = 8896.443230521 newton [N]
1 pond [p] = 0.00980665 newton [N]

Introduction

Understanding Units of Force

Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between bodies which causes a change in motion or shape.

The SI Unit: Newton (N)

The standard International System (SI) unit for force is the Newton (N).

  • Definition: One Newton is the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared (1m/s21 m/s^2).

Key Formulas

1. Newton's Second Law:

F=m×aF = m \times a

  • FF: Force (Newtons, N)
  • mm: Mass (Kilograms, kg)
  • aa: Acceleration (meters per second squared, m/s2m/s^2)

2. Force of Weight (Gravity):

FG=m×gF_G = m \times g

  • FGF_G: Weight or Gravitational Force (N)
  • gg: Acceleration due to gravity (Standard gravity is approx. 9.80665 m/s29.80665 \ m/s^2)

Common Force Conversions

Below are the conversion factors for some of the most frequently used units.

From UnitTo UnitConversion Factor
Dyne (dyn)Kilonewton (kN)1 dyn=1.0×10−8 kN1 \text{ dyn} = 1.0 \times 10^{-8} \text{ kN}
Kilonewton (kN)Dyne (dyn)1 kN=100,000,000 dyn1 \text{ kN} = 100,000,000 \text{ dyn}
Kip (kip)Newton (N)1 kip≈4,448.22 N1 \text{ kip} \approx 4,448.22 \text{ N}
Newton (N)Kip (kip)1 N≈0.0002248 kip1 \text{ N} \approx 0.0002248 \text{ kip}
Pond (p)Newton (N)1 p≈0.0098 N1 \text{ p} \approx 0.0098 \text{ N}
Newton (N)Pond (p)1 N≈101.97 p1 \text{ N} \approx 101.97 \text{ p}

Note: A "Pond" (also known as gram-force) is a non-SI unit equal to the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity.

List of Unit Abbreviations

A comprehensive list of force units and their standard symbols.

Unit NameSymbolUnit NameSymbol
AttonewtonaNKilonewtonkN
CentinewtoncNMeganewtonMN
DecinewtondNMicronewtonμ\muN
DekanewtondaNMillinewtonmN
DynedynNanonewtonnN
ExanewtonENNewtonN
FemtonewtonfNOunce-forceozf
GiganewtonGNPetanewtonPN
Gram-forcegfPiconewtonpN
HectonewtonhNPound-forcelbf
Joule/meterJ/mPoundalpdl
Kilogram-forcekgfTeranewtonTN

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert force units to Newtons?

To simply convert from any unit into newtons, for example, from 20 kilogram-force, just multiply by the conversion value in the right column in the table below. To convert from N into units in the left column divide by the value in the right column or, multiply by the reciprocal, 1/x.

Is KGF same as Newton?

The deprecated unit kilogram-force (kgf) or kilopond (kp) is the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard Earth gravity (defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s²). One kilogram-force is equal to exactly 9.80665 newtons.

What is a Newton unit conversion?

One newton is the force needed to accelerate one kilogram of mass at the rate of one metre per second squared in the direction of the applied force.

Is KGF a unit of force?

The kilogram-force (kgf or kgF), or kilopond (kp, from Latin: pondus, lit. 'weight'), is a non-standard gravitational metric unit of force. That is, it is the weight of a kilogram under standard gravity. Therefore, one kilogram-force is by definition equal to 9.80665 N.

What is Newton formula?

Force (Newton) = Mass of body × Acceleration. Or, F = [M1 L0 T0] × [M0 L1 T-2] = M1 L1 T-2. Therefore, Newton is dimensionally represented as M1 L1 T-2.

What does 1000 Newtons feel like?

A thousand newtons of force is what you feel if a very muscular or rather fat person (weighing in at about 100 kg or 220 lbs) is standing on you. It is also the force needed to lift that person.

What does 40 kN mean?

kilonewton 40 stn (sthene) The force value 40 kN (kilonewton) in words is "fourty kN (kilonewton)".

How is 1 kgf related to the SI unit of force?

1kgf is the force with which the earth attracts a body of mass 1kg towards its centre. 1kgf is the weight of a mass of 1 kg at a place where acceleration due to gravity,g=9.80665m. So, 1kgf=9.80665N, this is the required relation.

Is there a formula for gravity?

The mathematical formula for gravitational force is F=GMmr2 F = G Mm r 2 where G is the gravitational constant.

How much is 200 newtons of force?

Convert 200 Newtons to Pounds force 200 Newtons (N) 44.962 Pounds force (lb) 1 N = 0.224809 lb 1 lb = 4.448220 N

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