Convert Pound-force to Kilogram-force

Enter the force in pound-force below to get the value converted to kilogram-force.

Results in Kilogram-force:

1 lbf = 0.453592 kgf

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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. One pound-force is equal to 0.453592 kilogram-force, so use this simple formula to convert:

kilogram-force = pound-force × 0.453592

The force in kilogram-force is equal to the pound-force multiplied by 0.453592.

For example, here's how to convert 5 pound-force to kilogram-force using the formula above.

5 lbf = (5 × 0.453592) = 2.267962 kgf

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 lb_F. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lb_F.

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 kg_F. For example, 1 kilogram-force can be written as 1 kgf or 1 kg_F.

Kilogram-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 kgf = 9.80665 kgms²

Pound-force Measurements and Equivalent Kilogram-force Conversions

Common pound-force values converted to the equivalent kilogram-force value
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