Pound-force to Kilogram-force Conversion
Enter the force in pound-force below to get the value converted to kilogram-force.
How to Convert Pound-force to Kilogram-force
To convert a pound-force measurement to a kilogram-force measurement, multiply the force by the conversion ratio.
Since one pound-force is equal to 0.453592 kilogram-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The force in kilogram-force is equal to the pound-force multiplied by 0.453592.
Pound-force and kilogram-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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. A 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 lbfts2
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. A 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 kgms2
Pound-force to Kilogram-force Conversion Table
Pound-force | Kilogram-force |
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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 |