Pound-Force to Kilogram-Force Converter
Enter the force in pound-force below to convert it to kilogram-force.
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How to Convert Pound-Force to Kilogram-Force
To convert a measurement in pound-force to a measurement in kilogram-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.453592 kilogram-force/pound-force.
Since one pound-force is equal to 0.453592 kilogram-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:
kilogram-force = pound-force × 0.453592
The force in kilogram-force is equal to the force in pound-force multiplied by 0.453592.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pound-force to kilogram-force using the formula above.
kilogram-force = (5 lbf × 0.453592) = 2.267962 kgf
How Many Kilogram-Force Are in One Pound-Force?
There are 0.453592 kilogram-force in one pound-force, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 lbf = 0.453592 kgf
Pound-force and kilogram-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is Pound-Force?
Pound-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of 32.174049 feet per second squared.
The pound-force is a US customary and imperial unit of force. Pound-force is sometimes also referred to as a pound of force. Pound-force can be abbreviated as lbf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbF. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lbF.
Pound-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 lbf = 32.174049 lbft / s2
Learn more about pound-force.
What Is Kilogram-Force?
Kilogram-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of 9.80665 meters per second squared.
The kilogram-force is a non-SI metric unit for force. Kilogram-force is sometimes also referred to as a kilopond. Kilogram-force can be abbreviated as kgf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as kgF. For example, 1 kilogram-force can be written as 1 kgf or 1 kgF.
Kilogram-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 kgf = 9.80665 kgm / s2
Learn more about kilogram-force.
Pound-Force to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| Pound-force | Kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 0.453592 kgf |
| 2 lbf | 0.907185 kgf |
| 3 lbf | 1.3608 kgf |
| 4 lbf | 1.8144 kgf |
| 5 lbf | 2.268 kgf |
| 6 lbf | 2.7216 kgf |
| 7 lbf | 3.1751 kgf |
| 8 lbf | 3.6287 kgf |
| 9 lbf | 4.0823 kgf |
| 10 lbf | 4.5359 kgf |
| 11 lbf | 4.9895 kgf |
| 12 lbf | 5.4431 kgf |
| 13 lbf | 5.8967 kgf |
| 14 lbf | 6.3503 kgf |
| 15 lbf | 6.8039 kgf |
| 16 lbf | 7.2575 kgf |
| 17 lbf | 7.7111 kgf |
| 18 lbf | 8.1647 kgf |
| 19 lbf | 8.6183 kgf |
| 20 lbf | 9.0718 kgf |
| 21 lbf | 9.5254 kgf |
| 22 lbf | 9.979 kgf |
| 23 lbf | 10.43 kgf |
| 24 lbf | 10.89 kgf |
| 25 lbf | 11.34 kgf |
| 26 lbf | 11.79 kgf |
| 27 lbf | 12.25 kgf |
| 28 lbf | 12.7 kgf |
| 29 lbf | 13.15 kgf |
| 30 lbf | 13.61 kgf |
| 31 lbf | 14.06 kgf |
| 32 lbf | 14.51 kgf |
| 33 lbf | 14.97 kgf |
| 34 lbf | 15.42 kgf |
| 35 lbf | 15.88 kgf |
| 36 lbf | 16.33 kgf |
| 37 lbf | 16.78 kgf |
| 38 lbf | 17.24 kgf |
| 39 lbf | 17.69 kgf |
| 40 lbf | 18.14 kgf |