Force Converter
Force Conversion Formulas
1 Kilonewton (kN) = 1,000 Newton (N)
1 Meganewton (MN) = 1,000,000 Newton (N)
1 Gram-force (gf) = 0.00980665 Newton (N)
1 Kilogram-force (kgf) = 9.80665 Newton (N)
1 Metric ton-force (tf) = 9,806.64999999999964 Newton (N)
1 Pound-force (lbf) = 4.448222 Newton (N)
1 Kip (kip) = 4,448.22199999999975 Newton (N)
1 Ounce-force (ozf) = 0.278014 Newton (N)
1 Dyne (dyn) = 0.00001 Newton (N)
1 Poundal (pdl) = 0.138255 Newton (N)
Newton (N)
Definition: Newton (N) is the base unit of Force in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The newton is the fundamental unit of Force in the International System of Units.
Current use: The newton is used worldwide for scientific, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Kilonewton (kN)
Definition: Kilonewton (kN) is a metric prefix multiple of the Newton (N). 1 kN = 1,000 N.
History/origin: The prefix "kN" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Current use: It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
Meganewton (MN)
Definition: Meganewton (MN) is a metric prefix multiple of the Newton (N). 1 MN = 1,000,000 N.
History/origin: The prefix "MN" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Current use: It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
Gram-force (gf)
Definition: Gram-force (gf) is a unit of Force. 1 gf = 0.00980665 N
History/origin: The gram-force is used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: It is commonly used in various fields including science, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
Definition: Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of Force. 1 kgf = 9.80665 N
History/origin: The kilogram-force is used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: It is commonly used in various fields including science, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Metric ton-force (tf)
Definition: Metric ton-force (tf) is a unit of Force. 1 tf = 9,806.65 N
History/origin: The metric ton-force is used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: It is commonly used in various fields including science, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Pound-force (lbf)
Definition: Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of Force. 1 lbf = 4.448222 N
History/origin: The pound-force has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
Kip (kip)
Definition: Kip (kip) is a unit of Force. 1 kip = 4,448.222 N
History/origin: The kip has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
Ounce-force (ozf)
Definition: Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of Force. 1 ozf = 0.278014 N
History/origin: The ounce-force has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
Dyne (dyn)
Definition: Dyne (dyn) is a unit of Force. 1 dyn = 1e-5 N
History/origin: The dyne is used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: It is commonly used in various fields including science, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Poundal (pdl)
Definition: Poundal (pdl) is a unit of Force. 1 pdl = 0.138255 N
History/origin: The poundal has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.