Force Converter
Convert between Newton, pounds-force, dynes, and other force units
Force Converter
Conversion Result
22.480894
Pounds-force (lbf)
100 Newtons (N) = 22.480894 Pounds-force (lbf)
Common Conversions
0.1
Kilonewtons (kN)
22.480894
Pounds-force (lbf)
10.197162
Kiloponds (kp)
10.000M
Dynes (dyn)
723.301146
Poundals (pdl)
0.02248089
Kips (kip)
Force Conversion Chart
| Unit | Newtons (N) | Pounds-force (lbf) | Kiloponds (kp) | Dynes (dyn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Newton (N) | 1 | 0.2248 | 0.1020 | 100,000 |
| 1 Kilonewton (kN) | 1,000 | 224.8 | 102.0 | 100,000,000 |
| 1 Pound-force (lbf) | 4.448 | 1 | 0.4536 | 444,822 |
| 1 Kilopond (kp) | 9.807 | 2.205 | 1 | 980,665 |
| 1 Dyne (dyn) | 0.00001 | 0.000002248 | 0.00000102 | 1 |
| 1 Poundal (pdl) | 0.1383 | 0.03108 | 0.01410 | 13,826 |
| 1 Kip | 4,448 | 1,000 | 453.6 | 444,822,000 |
Quick Reference
1 Newton =0.2248 lbf
1 Pound-force =4.448 N
1 Kilonewton =1000 N
1 Kilopond =9.807 N
1 Dyne =10⁻⁵ N
1 Kip =4,448 N
Force Examples
Everyday Forces
Weight of an apple~1 N
Weight of 1 kg mass9.8 N
Strong handshake~400 N
Car engine force~10 kN
Engineering Forces
Bolt tension1-100 kN
Bridge loadingMN range
Rocket thrustMN-GN range
Understanding Force and Force Units
What is Force?
Force is a physical quantity that describes the interaction between objects. It can cause acceleration, deformation, or change in motion. Force is defined by Newton's second law: F = m × a (Force = mass × acceleration).
Common Force Units
- •Newton (N): SI base unit, force to accelerate 1 kg at 1 m/s²
- •Pound-force (lbf): Force of gravity on 1 pound mass
- •Dyne: CGS unit, force to accelerate 1 gram at 1 cm/s²
- •Kilopond (kp): Gravitational force on 1 kg mass
Newton's Laws
Newton's Second Law:
F = m × a
Where F is force (N), m is mass (kg), and a is acceleration (m/s²)
Force Applications
- • Structural engineering and construction
- • Mechanical design and analysis
- • Automotive and aerospace engineering
- • Materials testing and quality control
- • Physics and scientific research
- • Sports and biomechanics
Force vs. Weight
It's important to distinguish between mass and weight:
Mass
- • Amount of matter in an object
- • Measured in kg, g, lb (mass)
- • Constant everywhere in universe
- • Scalar quantity
Weight (Force)
- • Gravitational force on an object
- • Measured in N, lbf, kp
- • Varies with gravitational field
- • Vector quantity
On Earth: Weight (N) = Mass (kg) × 9.81 m/s²