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Force Converter

Instantly convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, kilogram-force, pound-force, kip, dyne, poundal and ton-force systems.

Use a comma or period as the decimal separator; do not use thousands separators.

All units

SI

Use as target unit: Nanonewton
Nanonewton (nN)
1,000,000,000,000
Use as target unit: Micronewton
Micronewton (µN)
1,000,000,000
Use as target unit: Millinewton
Millinewton (mN)
1,000,000
Use as target unit: Newton
Newton (N)
1,000
Use as target unit: Kilonewton
Kilonewton (kN)
From
1
Use as target unit: Meganewton
Meganewton (MN)
0.001

Technical gravitational force

Use as target unit: Gram-force
Gram-force (gf)
101,971.621
Use as target unit: Hectogram-force
Hectogram-force (hgf)
1,019.71621
Use as target unit: Kilogram-force
Kilogram-force (kgf)
101.971621
Use as target unit: Metric ton-force
Metric ton-force (tf)
0.101971621

Imperial and US customary

Use as target unit: Ounce-force
Ounce-force (ozf)
3,596.94309
Use as target unit: Pound-force
Pound-force (lbf)
To
224.808943
Use as target unit: Kip
Kip (kip)
0.224808943
Use as target unit: Kilopound-force
Kilopound-force (klbf)
0.224808943
Use as target unit: Short ton-force
Short ton-force (tonf (US))
0.112404472
Use as target unit: Long ton-force
Long ton-force (tonf (UK))
0.100361135

CGS and absolute FPS units

Use as target unit: Dyne
Dyne (dyn)
100,000,000
Use as target unit: Poundal
Poundal (pdl)
7,233.01385
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Good to know

The force converter converts directly in your browser between SI units, Anglo-American units, and CGS/absolute FPS units, following F = m × a. Kilogram-force (kgf) and pound-force (lbf) denote weight-forces under the standard gravitational acceleration g₀ = 9.80665 m/s².

Typical searches include newtons to kgf, lbf to N, and convert force. Calculation runs locally in the browser. Force and mass are different quantities — don't confuse kg (mass) with kgf (weight-force); 1 kip equals 1000 lbf.

Typical use cases

Convert technical force figures

Convert newtons to pound-force or kilogram-force, for example for mechanical engineering or material specs.

Avoid confusing force with mass

Use the converter to correctly distinguish kgf from kg when data sheets use both terms.

Tips for better results

kgf and lbf are weight-forces

kgf and lbf apply under the standard gravitational acceleration g₀ = 9.80665 m/s² — local gravity may deviate slightly.

Use kip for large forces in construction

1 kip equals 1000 lbf and is commonly used in US construction for large loads.

How it works

Step by step

  1. 1

    Enter value and source unit

    Enter the force value and choose the source unit.

  2. 2

    Choose the target unit

    Choose the target unit from one of the three groups.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Copy one or all results for further use.

Features

SI, Anglo-American, and CGS/FPS

Three unit groups cover technical and scientific applications.

Local conversion

Calculation happens directly in the browser, without transmission to a server.

Clear separation of force and mass

A note ensures kg (mass) is not confused with kgf (weight-force).

Frequently asked questions

Is kg the same as kgf?

No. kg is a unit of mass, kgf a unit of force (the weight-force of 1 kg under g₀). The two are often confused.

Are my inputs uploaded?

No. Conversion runs entirely locally in the browser.

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