Worked example
30 tf = 294.2 kN, because 1 tf = 9.80665 kN.
Conversion table
| From | N | kN | kgf | tf | lbf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 N | 1 | 0.001 | 0.101972 | 0.000101972 | 0.224809 |
| 1 kN | 1000 | 1 | 101.972 | 0.101972 | 224.809 |
| 1 kgf | 9.80665 | 0.00980665 | 1 | 0.001 | 2.20462 |
| 1 tf | 9806.65 | 9.80665 | 1000 | 1 | 2204.62 |
| 1 lbf | 4.44822 | 0.00444822 | 0.453592 | 0.000453592 | 1 |
Every unit on this page
| Unit | Name | In N |
|---|---|---|
| N | newton | 1 |
| kN | kilonewton | 1000 |
| MN | meganewton | 1000000 |
| kgf | kilogram-force | 9.80665 |
| tf | tonne-force | 9806.65 |
| lbf | pound-force | 4.44822 |
| kip | kip (1000 lbf) | 4448.22 |
FAQ
How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
9.80665 N, the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
What is a tonne-force?
1000 kgf, or 9.80665 kN. Bollard pull is often quoted this way, simply as tonnes.