Force conversion

Convert Pound-force to Kilogram-force

1 pound-force (lbf) equals 0.45359237 kilogram-force (kgf). Enter any value below to convert from lbf to kgf.

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1 lbf = 0.45359237 kgf

All Force units

From 1 lbf
UnitValue
Newton N 4.4482216153
Kilonewton kN 0.0044482216
Dyne dyn 444,822.16152605
Kilogram-force kgf 0.45359237
Pound-force lbf 1
Ounce-force ozf 16
Poundal pdl 32.1740485564
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Formula

lbf to kgf conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kgf = lbf x 0.45359237

Worked example

2 lbf = 0.90718474 kgf.

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².

Quick reference

Pound-force to Kilogram-force table

Pound-force (lbf)Kilogram-force (kgf)
0.010.0045359237
0.10.045359237
10.45359237
20.90718474
52.26796185
104.5359237
2511.33980925
5022.6796185
10045.359237
1,000453.59237

From unit

About the pound-force

Force on one pound mass under standard gravity.

Symbol: lbf

To unit

About the kilogram-force

Force on one kilogram under standard gravity.

Symbol: kgf

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

lbf to kgf FAQ

How do you convert pound-force to kilogram-force?

Use the formula kgf = lbf x 0.45359237. 1 pound-force (lbf) equals 0.45359237 kilogram-force (kgf).

Is the lbf to kgf conversion exact?

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².