How to use Force Converter
- Enter the force value, including a minus sign if it represents a direction.
- Choose the input and output force units.
- Convert and review the result and factor before copying.
Example: Force Converter
Convert one pound-force to newtons.
Options
- Force direction and unit
- A negative force keeps its sign through the scale conversion. Pound-force and kilogram-force are force units; pounds and kilograms alone describe mass.
- Decimal places
- Keep enough decimal places when a force changes units, such as lbf to N. Choose 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 places for the output; rounding does not improve the source measurement.
Supported inputs and limits
Where your input is processed
This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.
Force is not a mass conversion
One pound-force uses the conventional standard-gravity definition and converts to 4.4482216152605 N before display rounding. This does not compute the weight of a supplied mass at a different gravitational acceleration.
Questions about Force Converter
Is a pound-force the same as a pound of mass?
No. Pound-force measures force; pounds in a mass converter measure mass. Choose the quantity printed on your source.
Why can I enter a negative force?
A signed value can represent direction along a chosen axis. Unit conversion keeps that sign and does not choose the axis.
Does the result depend on local gravity?
The named gravitational force units use a fixed standard-gravity definition. A measured local weight may differ.