Pounds-force to Kilograms-force
Convert pounds-force (lbf) to kilograms-force (kgf). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert pounds-force to kilograms-force
To convert pounds-force to kilograms-force, multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.45359237.
Example
Convert 5 pounds-force to kilograms-force:
Pound-force to kilogram-force conversion chart
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 0.4535924 kgf |
| 2 lbf | 0.9071847 kgf |
| 3 lbf | 1.360777 kgf |
| 4 lbf | 1.814369 kgf |
| 5 lbf | 2.267962 kgf |
| 6 lbf | 2.721554 kgf |
| 7 lbf | 3.175147 kgf |
| 8 lbf | 3.628739 kgf |
| 9 lbf | 4.082331 kgf |
| 10 lbf | 4.535924 kgf |
| 12 lbf | 5.443108 kgf |
| 15 lbf | 6.803886 kgf |
| 20 lbf | 9.071847 kgf |
| 25 lbf | 11.33981 kgf |
| 30 lbf | 13.60777 kgf |
| 40 lbf | 18.14369 kgf |
| 50 lbf | 22.67962 kgf |
| 60 lbf | 27.21554 kgf |
| 70 lbf | 31.75147 kgf |
| 75 lbf | 34.01943 kgf |
| 80 lbf | 36.28739 kgf |
| 90 lbf | 40.82331 kgf |
| 100 lbf | 45.35924 kgf |
| 150 lbf | 68.03886 kgf |
| 200 lbf | 90.71847 kgf |
| 250 lbf | 113.3981 kgf |
| 500 lbf | 226.7962 kgf |
| 1,000 lbf | 453.5924 kgf |
Going the other way? See the kilograms-force to pounds-force chart.
About the units
Pound-force (lbf)
A pound-force is the weight of one pound in standard gravity, about 4.448 newtons.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
A kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram in standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force are in a pound-force?
There are 0.45359237 kilograms-force in a pound-force.
How many pounds-force are in a kilogram-force?
There are 2.204622622 pounds-force in a kilogram-force.
How do you convert pounds-force to kilograms-force?
To convert pounds-force to kilograms-force, multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.45359237.
What is 5 pounds-force in kilograms-force?
5 pounds-force equals 2.26796 kilograms-force.
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