How to Convert Force
Enter the value you want to convert in the Value field.
Select the unit you are converting from in the From list.
Select the unit you want to convert to in the To list.
Click Convert to see the result.
Key Features
33 Units Covered
Supports SI newton prefixes, imperial units (pound-force, ounce-force, poundal, kip-force), CGS dyne, metric-engineering (kilogram-force, kilopond), and more.
Precise Results
Uses exact base multipliers relative to the newton. Results show full precision without unnecessary trailing zeros, and switch to scientific notation automatically for extremely large or small values.
Works Offline
All conversions run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No internet connection is needed after the page loads.
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Privacy & Security
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the conversions?
Each unit is defined by an exact multiplier relative to the newton. The conversion formula is: result = value × (from unit in newtons) ÷ (to unit in newtons). Results are shown to 10 significant figures before trailing zeros are removed.
What is the base unit used for conversions?
All conversions go through the newton as the base unit. Each unit is stored as its exact value in newtons, so any pair of units can be converted directly.
What is the difference between kip-force and kilopound-force?
They are the same unit. A kip is equal to 1000 pound-force (approximately 4448.22 N). Both names are in common use in structural and mechanical engineering.
What is the difference between kilogram-force and kilopond?
They are the same unit. A kilogram-force (kgf) equals the force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity (9.80665 N). Kilopond is the older name for the same unit.
Why does the result show scientific notation?
Scientific notation is used automatically when the result is smaller than 1×10⁻⁶ or larger than 1×10¹⁵. This keeps the output readable for extreme conversions such as newtons to attonewtons or exanewtons to dynes.
What is a dyne?
The dyne is the CGS unit of force, equal to 1×10⁻⁵ newtons. It is the force required to accelerate a 1-gram mass at 1 centimeter per second squared.