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Force Converter

Convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, dynes and kilogram-force.

Conversion factors explained belowNo live data needed

Value & units

Runs on your device

CONVERTED VALUE

Your result

Let’s calculate.

Use the Calculate button to see your result.

Review the method below for assumptions and conventions.

How to use this converter

  1. Enter value, from, to.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

The method, explained

Convert to the base unit, then divide by the target factor. One kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons under standard gravity. One dyne is 0.00001 newton.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

1 kgf = 9.80665 N; 1 kN = 1,000 N.

What to keep in mind

Kilogram-force is force, whereas kilogram is mass. Actual gravitational force on a mass depends on local acceleration.

Common questions

Is kgf the same as kg?

No. kgf is a force unit defined with standard gravity; kg measures mass.

Can this calculate weight on another planet?

You need that planet’s gravitational acceleration and the object’s mass. Unit conversion alone is insufficient.

Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.