Force Converter
Convert between 13 force units instantly. Enter a value, pick your units and get the result with the formula, a full conversion table and worked examples.
10 kgf in all force units
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| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dyne | dyn | 9,806,650 |
| Millinewton | mN | 98,066.5 |
| Newton | N | 98.0665 |
| Kilonewton | kN | 0.0980665 |
| Meganewton | MN | 0.0000980665 |
| Gram force | gf | 10,000 |
| Kilogram force | kgf | 10 |
| Tonne force | tf | 0.01 |
| Poundal | pdl | 709.316 |
| Ounce force | ozf | 352.74 |
| Pound force | lbf | 22.0462 |
| Kip | kip | 0.0220462 |
| Short ton force | tonf (US) | 0.0110231 |
How to Convert Force Units
Force is any interaction that changes the motion of a body. The SI unit is the newton (N = 1 kg·m/s²); kilogram force and pound force are gravitational units based on standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
Every unit on this page is stored as a fixed factor relative to one reference unit, the newton (N). Converting is a two step multiply and divide:
- Multiply your value by the factor of the source unit to get the value in N.
- Divide that result by the factor of the target unit.
Kilogram force to Newton conversion table
| Kilogram force (kgf) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 9.80665 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.6133 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.42 N |
| 4 kgf | 39.2266 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.0332 N |
| 6 kgf | 58.8399 N |
| 7 kgf | 68.6465 N |
| 8 kgf | 78.4532 N |
| 9 kgf | 88.2599 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.0665 N |
| 15 kgf | 147.1 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.133 N |
| 25 kgf | 245.166 N |
| 30 kgf | 294.2 N |
| 40 kgf | 392.266 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.332 N |
| 75 kgf | 735.499 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 250 kgf | 2,451.66 N |
| 500 kgf | 4,903.32 N |
| 1,000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
Force Units and Conversion Factors
Value of one unit expressed in N.
| Unit | Symbol | In N |
|---|---|---|
| Dyne | dyn | 0.00001 |
| Millinewton | mN | 0.001 |
| Newton | N | 1 |
| Kilonewton | kN | 1,000 |
| Meganewton | MN | 1,000,000 |
| Gram force | gf | 0.00980665 |
| Kilogram force | kgf | 9.80665 |
| Tonne force | tf | 9,806.65 |
| Poundal | pdl | 0.1382549544 |
| Ounce force | ozf | 0.278013851 |
| Pound force | lbf | 4.448221615 |
| Kip | kip | 4,448.221615 |
| Short ton force | tonf (US) | 8,896.443231 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SI unit of force?
The SI unit of force is the newton (N). Force is any interaction that changes the motion of a body.
How do I convert kgf to newton?
To convert kilogram force (kgf) to newton (N), multiply the value in kgf by 9.80665. For example, 1 kgf = 9.80665 N.
How do I convert newton to kgf?
To convert newton (N) to kilogram force (kgf), multiply the value in newton by 0.101972. For example, 1 N = 0.101972 kgf.
How do I convert lbf to newton?
To convert pound force (lbf) to newton (N), multiply the value in lbf by 4.44822. For example, 1 lbf = 4.44822 N.
Can I see a value in every force unit at once?
Yes. Enter a value and choose the source unit; the "all units" table below the converter instantly lists the equivalent in all 13 supported units. Click any row to make it the target unit.
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