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1 N = 0.2248089431 lbf

Force is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. The SI unit of force is the newton (N), defined as the force needed to accelerate 1 kilogram of mass at 1 meter per second squared.

Common conversions include:

  • 1 newton (N) = 0.2248089431 pound-force (lbf)
  • 1 pound-force (lbf) = 4.4482216152605 newtons (N)
  • 1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 9.80665 newtons (N)
  • 1 dyne (dyn) = 10⁻⁵ newtons (N)

What is the SI unit of force?

The SI unit of force is the newton (N), named after Sir Isaac Newton.

How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?

1 kilogram-force (kgf) is equal to 9.80665 newtons (N), which is the standard acceleration due to gravity.

What's the difference between pound-force and pound-mass?

Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force, while pound-mass (lbm) is a unit of mass. 1 lbf is the force exerted by 1 lbm in standard gravity.

Where is the dyne unit commonly used?

The dyne is the unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, commonly used in physics and chemistry.