Force Converter

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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

Nanonewton (nN)
1,000,000,000,000
Micronewton (µN)
1,000,000,000
Millinewton (mN)
1,000,000
Newton (N)
1,000
Kilonewton (kN)
From
1
Meganewton (MN)
0.001

Technical gravitational force

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

Imperial and US customary

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

CGS and absolute FPS units

Dyne (dyn)
100,000,000
Poundal (pdl)
7,233.01385

How it works

  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.

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.

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.

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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