Force Unit Conversion
Enter the Force value in the unit field, and the list below will immediately show the conversion results.
Newtons (N)
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Force Units Introduction
Newtons (N) is the basic unit of force, representing the force required to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 meter per second squared. Specifically, 1 Newton equals 1 kilogram·meter per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). It is widely used in physics and engineering. For example, when you lift a 1-kilogram object on the Earth's surface, you need to exert approximately 9.8 Newtons of force, due to the Earth's gravitational acceleration of about 9.8 m/s².
Kilonewtons (kN) is a thousand times a Newton, equal to 1,000 Newtons (1 kN = 1,000 N). It is commonly used to describe larger-scale forces, such as loads in building structures and the load-bearing capacity of bridges. Engineers often use kilonewtons to calculate and design large buildings and infrastructure. For example, the pillars of a large bridge may need to withstand several thousand kilonewtons of force.
Pound-force (lbf) is an imperial unit representing the gravitational force exerted on a mass of 1 pound under standard Earth gravity. Specifically, 1 pound-force equals 4.44822 Newtons (1 lbf ≈ 4.44822 N). It is widely used in the United States and other countries that use imperial units. Pound-force is commonly used to describe the force of mechanical equipment, the thrust of car engines, and forces in motion. For example, an object weighing 10 pounds experiences a gravitational force of about 10 pound-force on the Earth's surface.
Kilogram-force (kgf) A unit of force that represents the force exerted by gravity on a mass of 1 kilogram. Specifically, 1 kilogram-force is equal to 9.807 newtons (1 kgf ≈ 9.807 N). Kilogram-force is a non-SI unit but is still used in some countries and industries. For example, in some regions, body weight is often expressed in kilogram-force.