Force Converter
Convert force units including newton, kilonewton, gram-force, kilogram-force, ton-force (metric) and many more force units instantly and accurately.
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About Force Units
Free online force converter - converts between 34 units of force, including newton [N], kilonewton [kN], gram-force [gf], kilogram-force [kgf], etc. Also, explore many other unit converters or learn more about force unit conversions. Different unit systems are used worldwide, including the Metric System (SI) and the Imperial / US Customary System.
Metric System (SI)
The metric system is the most widely adopted international measurement standard. The base unit is the newton.
Imperial System (US)
The imperial system is commonly used in the United States and specialized international industries including aviation and maritime navigation.
Common Force Units
Here are some of the most common force units and their abbreviations.
| Unit | Symbol | Type | In Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | N | Metric (base) | 1 N |
| Kilonewton | kN | Metric | 1000 N |
| Gram-force | gf | Metric | 0.009807 N |
| Kilogram-force | kgf | Metric | 9.80665 N |
| Ton-force (metric) | tf | Standard | 9806.65 N |
| Exanewton | EN | Metric | 1E+18 N |
| Petanewton | PT | Metric | 1E+15 N |
| Teranewton | TN | Metric | 1E+12 N |
| Giganewton | GN | Metric | 1000000000 N |
| Meganewton | MN | Metric | 1000000 N |
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