Force Converter

Force Converter

Compare force units used in mechanics and engineering, including newtons, pound-force, kilogram-force, dynes, ounce-force, and kip.

Results update as you type, and you can swap the source and target units at any time.

Quick Starts

Common Conversions

  • 1 N = 0.2248089431 lbf

    Newton to Pound-force

  • 1 kgf = 9.80665 N

    Kilogram-force to Newton

  • 1 lbf = 4.448221615261 N

    Pound-force to Newton

  • 1 kip = 4.448221615261 kN

    Kip to Kilonewton

  • 1000 dyn = 0.01 N

    Dyne to Newton

  • 16 ozf = 1 lbf

    Ounce-force to Pound-force

Units In This Converter

N

Newton

kN

Kilonewton

MN

Meganewton

dyn

Dyne

gf

Gram-force

kgf

Kilogram-force

lbf

Pound-force

ozf

Ounce-force

kip

Kip

Using This Tool

Use this page for mechanics and engineering calculations involving newtons, pound-force, kilogram-force, dynes, ounce-force, and kip.

FAQ

How many newtons are in one pound-force?

One pound-force is about 4.4482216153 newtons.

How many newtons are in one kilogram-force?

One kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 newtons.