💪 Force Converter
Convert force units, newtons, kilonewtons, pound-force, kilogram-force (kilopond), dyne, ounce-force and poundal. 1 lbf ≈ 4.4482 N; 1 kgf = 9.80665 N.
1 N = 0.001 kN
1 newtons = 0.001 kilonewtons
1 × 0.001 = 0.001
1 N equals 0.001 kN, so multiplying by 0.001 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity, only the measuring stick changes.
Popular force conversions
All force units
| Unit | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | N | The SI unit of force, the force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared. A small apple weighs about 1 N. |
| Kilonewton | kN | A kilonewton is 1,000 N, used in structural and mechanical engineering. Roughly the weight of 102 kg under gravity. |
| Pound-force | lbf | The force of gravity on one pound of mass, about 4.4482 N. US engineering and thrust figures use pound-force (often just "pounds"). |
| Kilogram-force | kgf | The force of gravity on one kilogram, exactly 9.80665 N (also called a kilopond, kp). Common in older metric engineering. |
| Dyne | dyn | The CGS unit of force, the force to accelerate one gram at one cm/s². One dyne is exactly 10⁻⁵ N; 100,000 dyne make a newton. |
| Ounce-force | ozf | One-sixteenth of a pound-force, about 0.278 N, used for small springs, actuators and touch forces. |
| Poundal | pdl | An absolute FPS unit, the force to accelerate one pound-mass at one ft/s², about 0.1383 N. Largely historical. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert force units?
Choose your two units in the converter above and type a value, the result updates instantly, entirely in your browser. All 7 force units on this page are interchangeable, so you can convert in either direction.
Which force units can I convert here?
This converter supports 7 force units: Newton (N), Kilonewton (kN), Pound-force (lbf), Kilogram-force (kgf) and 3 more. Pick any two to convert between them.
What is the most common force conversion?
One of the most-used force conversions is Newtons to Pounds-force (N → lbf). Every force pair we support is linked below, each with its own formula and table.
Is this Force Converter free and private?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors, and computes every result locally in your browser, nothing you type is uploaded, and the page keeps working offline.