Convert kilograms-force to pounds-force

kgf
1 kilogram-force ≈
2.2046 pounds-force
* rounded result

How to convert kilograms-force to pounds-force

To convert kilograms-force to pounds-force, divide a kilograms-force value by 0.45359237.

Formula lbf = kgf ÷ 0.45359237

Example: Convert 10 kilograms-force to pounds-force Calculations: 10 kgf ÷ 0.45359237 ≈ 22.0462 lbf

Kilogram-force (kgf)

The kilogram-force is a unit of force, defined as the force exerted by gravity on one kilogram of mass under a gravitational field of 9.80665 m/s². One kilogram-force is equal to 9.80665 newtons, or approximately 2.2046 pounds-force.

Pound-force (lbf)

The pound-force is a unit of force, defined as the force exerted by gravity on one avoirdupois pound of mass under a gravitational field of approximately 32.174049 ft/s², or 9.80665 m/s². One pound-force is approximately equal to 4.448 newtons, or 0.45359237 kilograms-force.

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