Kilogram-force to Pound-force

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Result

2.2046

lbf

Conversion rate: 1 kgf = 2.2046 lbf

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: pound-forces = kilogram-force × 2.2046

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Kilogram-force Pound-force
0.1 kgf 0.2205 lbf
1 kgf 2.2046 lbf
10 kgf 22.0462 lbf
100 kgf 220.4623 lbf
1000 kgf 2204.6226 lbf

History

Kilogram-force (kgf)

The kilogram-force, symbol kgf, defines a non-SI unit as the force Earth’s gravity exerts on one kilogram of mass at sea level, equal to 9.80665 newtons. Engineers and mechanics widely used it before the universal adoption of the SI. Today, users still find kilogram-force in older engineering documents, aviation, and certain regions. Its continued presence shows how mass-based and force-based units overlap, highlighting the transition from practical everyday measurements to the universal SI system.

Pound-force (lbf)

The pound-force (lbf) is in the imperial system. It is the force gravity exerts on one pound of mass. Today, it is standardized to 4.44822 newtons. Pound-force has long been used in engineering, aviation, and the U.S. military. Despite the shift to metric, the pound-force (lbf) is still important in places that use imperial units. It is used in aerospace, engine performance, and mechanical testing. Its use demonstrates the enduring impact of imperial units.

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