Calculators/Force Converter
Force Converter
Convert between newtons, pounds-force, kilogram-force, and dynes.
1 N = 0.2248090247 lbf
| Newtons (N) | Pounds-force (lbf) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2248090247 |
| 2 | 0.4496180495 |
| 5 | 1.124045124 |
| 10 | 2.248090247 |
| 15 | 3.372135371 |
| 20 | 4.496180495 |
| 25 | 5.620225618 |
| 50 | 11.24045124 |
| 75 | 16.86067686 |
| 100 | 22.48090247 |
| 150 | 33.72135371 |
| 200 | 44.96180495 |
| 250 | 56.20225618 |
| 500 | 112.4045124 |
| 1,000 | 224.8090247 |
Force Unit Reference
The newton (N) is the SI unit of force. It's defined as the force needed to accelerate 1 kilogram at 1 meter per second squared.
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 kilogram-force (kgf) | 9.807 N |
| 1 pound-force (lbf) | 4.448 N |
| 1 kilonewton (kN) | 1,000 N / 224.8 lbf |
| 1 dyne | 0.00001 N |
Common Forces in Everyday Life
| Scenario | Force |
|---|---|
| Gravity on 1 kg object | 9.81 N |
| Average handshake | ~90 - 100 N |
| Human bite force | ~700 N |
| Car weight (~1,500 kg) | ~14,700 N (14.7 kN) |
| Space Shuttle engines (total thrust) | ~30 million N |