Force Converter
Convert between newtons, pound-force, kilogram-force and dynes.
- 10 Newton (N) =
- 2.248089431 Pound-force (lbf)
- Kilonewton (kN)
- 0.01
- Pound-force (lbf)
- 2.248089431
- Kilogram-force (kgf)
- 1.019716213
- Dyne (dyn)
- 1,000,000
- Ounce-force (ozf)
- 35.9694309
What is Force Converter?
Force is a push or a pull. Engineers use newtons, while pound-force is common in the United States and kilogram-force in older texts.
What this tool does
Choose the unit you have and the unit you want, then enter a value. The result is shown first, and a table below lists the same value in every other unit of this converter. Factors use the standard definitions, so converting there and back gives the starting value.
How to use it
- Enter the value to convert.
- Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
- Read the result, or look in the table for the other units.
Did you know?
- One kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 newtons, the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
- A newton is about the weight of a small apple.