Convert force units including newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kips, tons-force, kilograms-force, gram-force, dynes, and poundals for construction, structural, mechanical, and engineering work.
Pounds-force to newtons:
1 lbf = 4.44822 N
Newtons to pounds-force:
1 N = 0.224809 lbf
Kips to pounds-force:
1 kip = 1,000 lbf
Kilonewtons to pounds-force:
1 kN = 224.809 lbf
Force conversions are useful for structural loads, beam reactions, column loads, fastener loads, lifting force, hydraulic force, equipment force, wind force, snow force, foundation loads, and mechanical estimates.
Use this converter when switching between imperial force units, metric force units, structural load units, and engineering force references.
Your result shows the entered force converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The converter also shows common force references such as newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kips, and tons-force.
This converter changes force units only. For structural design, load combinations, beam sizing, fastener design, lifting work, or code-sensitive projects, verify requirements with project plans, code references, manufacturer data, or a qualified professional.
Multiply pounds-force by 4.44822. For example, 100 pounds-force equals about 444.822 newtons.
1 kilonewton equals about 224.809 pounds-force.
A kip is a force unit equal to 1,000 pounds-force. It is commonly used in structural engineering.
Weight is a force caused by gravity. Force is broader and can include pushing, pulling, load, reaction, tension, compression, or impact.
No. A force converter changes force units. A load converter may also handle distributed loads such as pounds per square foot or pounds per linear foot.