Convert grams-force to newtons

gf
1 gram-force ≈
0.0098 newtons
* rounded result

How to convert grams-force to newtons

To convert grams-force to newtons, multiply a grams-force value by 0.00980665.

Formula N = gf × 0.00980665

Example: Convert 1000 grams-force to newtons Calculations: 1000 gf × 0.00980665 ≈ 9.807 N

Gram-force (gf)

The gram-force is a unit of force, defined as 1/1000 of a kilogram-force. One gram-force is equal to 0.00980665 newtons, or approximately 0.002205 pounds-force.

Newton (N)

The newton is the universal unit of force, defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one kilogram at one meter per second squared in the direction of the force. One newton is approximately equal to 0.102 kilograms-force, or approximately 0.225 pounds-force.

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