Force

The S I unit of force is the newton. To change any of these other units of force into their equivalent values in newtons use the operation and conversion factor given. Those marked with # are exact. Other values are given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

dynes divide by 100 000 #

kilograms force x 9.806 65 #

kilonewtons [kN] x 1000 #

kips x 4448.222

meganewtons [MN] x 1 000 000 #

newtons [N] 1

pounds force x 4.448 222

poundals x 0.138 255

sthenes (=kN) x 1000

tonnes force x 9806.65 #

tons(UK) force x 9964.016

tons(US) force x 8896.443