Force Conversion
1 N =
kN
About Force Conversions
Force is an influence that can change the motion of an object. It has both magnitude and direction.
The newton (N) is the SI derived unit of force. Other common units include pound-force (lbf), dyne (dyn), and kilogram-force (kgf).
Force conversion is crucial in physics, engineering, and mechanics. Different regions and industries use different units:
newtons in scientific and most engineering contexts, pound-force in some US engineering applications, and dynes in CGS physics.
Common Force Conversions
Force Units Explained
Newton (N)
The newton is the SI unit of force. It is defined as the force needed to accelerate one kilogram of mass at the rate of one meter per second squared.
Kilonewton (kN)
A kilonewton is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons. It is commonly used in structural engineering and construction.
Pound-force (lbf)
Pound-force is a unit of force in some systems of measurement including English Engineering units and the foot-pound-second system. It is the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one avoirdupois pound on the surface of Earth.
Dyne (dyn)
A dyne is a unit of force centeredimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. One dyne is equal to 10^-5 newtons.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
Kilogram-force is a gravitational metric unit of force. It is equal to the magnitude of the force exerted on one kilogram of mass in a 9.80665 m/s² gravitational field.
All Force Units
- Newton(N)
- Kilonewton(kN)
- Pound-force(lbf)
- Dyne(dyn)
- Kilogram-force(kgf)