Force Converter

Convert force: newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kilograms-force and dynes.

kN = N × 0.001

Force units and how they relate

One kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 N (standard gravity). One pound-force is 4.4482216152605 N.

UnitSymbolEquals in newtons
1 newtonN1 N
1 kilonewtonkN1,000 N
1 pound-forcelbf4.448221615 N
1 kilogram-forcekgf9.80665 N
1 dynedyn0.00001 N

Popular force conversions

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this force converter?

It uses the exact defined conversion factors for each unit and shows results to 10 significant digits. One kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 N (standard gravity). One pound-force is 4.4482216152605 N.

How do I convert newtons to kilonewtons?

Enter the value, choose newtons in the "From" list and kilonewtons in the "To" list. For example, 1 newton equals 0.001 kN.

Is the converter free?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs entirely in your browser, so it also works offline once the page has loaded.

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