Force

The coherent SI unit of force is the newton, N.

Factors in boldface are exact.

Convert From To Multiply Std
kilogram-force kgf N 9.80665 1
poundal pdl N 0.138255 1
pound-force lbf N 4.448222 1
ton-force tonf N 8896.443 2

1: BS 350:2004 Table 30

2: BS 350:2004 Section 29

 

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