Convert pound force to kilogram force
Pound-force to kilogram-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the pound force to kilogram force chart further down the page.
1 pound-force equals 0.45359237 kilogram-force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 2.204622622 pound-force.
How to convert pound force to kilogram force
To convert pound-force to kilogram-force, multiply the pound-force value by 0.45359237. You can also divide by 2.204622622 to get the same answer.
kgf = lbf × 0.45359237
Worked example
Convert 15 lbf to kilogram-force:
15 lbf = 6.80388555 kgf
pound force to kilogram force conversion chart
Use this pound force to kilogram force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| pound-force (lbf) | kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lbf | 0.0045359237 kgf |
| 0.1 lbf | 0.045359237 kgf |
| 1 lbf | 0.45359237 kgf |
| 2 lbf | 0.90718474 kgf |
| 3 lbf | 1.36077711 kgf |
| 5 lbf | 2.26796185 kgf |
| 10 lbf | 4.5359237 kgf |
| 20 lbf | 9.0718474 kgf |
| 50 lbf | 22.6796185 kgf |
| 100 lbf | 45.359237 kgf |
| 1,000 lbf | 453.59237 kgf |
What is a pound-force?
One pound-force is the weight of one pound under standard gravity: about 4.448 newtons.
What is a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is the force unit behind pressure readings given in kgf/cm².
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram force are in a pound-force?
1 pound force equals 0.45359237 kilogram force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram force is 2.204622622 pound force.
How do you convert pound force to kilogram force?
To convert pound-force to kilogram-force, multiply the pound-force value by 0.45359237. You can also divide by 2.204622622 to get the same answer.
What is 10 pound force in kilogram force?
10 pound force equals 4.5359237 kilogram force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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