Convert Pounds-force to Kilograms-force
lbf to kgf · force conversion
What are pounds-force and kilograms-force?
A pound-force is the gravitational force on one pound of mass, about 4.448 N. A kilogram-force is the gravitational force on one kilogram of mass, 9.807 N. For reference: holding a 1 kg object takes about 9.8 N of force against gravity.
How to convert pounds-force to kilograms-force
1 lbf = 0.453592 kgf. To convert, multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.453592. For example, 5 lbf = 2.26796 kgf, and 20 lbf = 9.07185 kgf. To go the other way, multiply kilograms-force by 2.20462 (since 1 kgf = 2.20462 lbf).
Pounds-force to Kilograms-force conversion table
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.453592 |
| 5 | 2.26796 |
| 10 | 4.53592 |
| 50 | 22.6796 |
| 100 | 45.3592 |
| 500 | 226.796 |
| 1,000 | 453.592 |
FAQ
What is 1 lbf in kgf?
1 lbf = 0.453592 kgf. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.453592.
How do I convert kilograms-force back to pounds-force?
Go the other way: 1 kgf = 2.20462 lbf, so multiply kilograms-force by 2.20462 to get pounds-force.
Is a pounds-force bigger than a kilograms-force?
No — 1 lbf is the smaller unit, equal to 0.453592 kgf (it takes 2.20462 lbf to make one kgf).
Are these force conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.