Gram-force to Newton Converter
1 gram-force is exactly 0.00980665 newtons. Convert grams-force (gf) to newtons (N) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Gram-force to Newton conversion
1 gf = 0.00980665 None gram-force in newtons
1 N ≈ 101.9716213 gfone newton in grams-force
Gram-force (gf): Force of standard gravity on one gram: exactly 0.00980665 newtons.
Newton (N): SI derived unit: the force that gives a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second squared.
Source:Gram-force: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8; Newton: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert grams-force to newtons
To convert grams-force to newtons, multiply the number of grams-force by 0.00980665.
Formula
N = gf × 0.00980665
Examples
- 5 gf = 5 × 0.00980665 = 0.04903325 N
- 25 gf = 25 × 0.00980665 = 0.24516625 N
- 100 gf = 100 × 0.00980665 = 0.980665 N
Gram-force to Newton conversion table
| Gram-force (gf) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gf | 0.000980665 N |
| 0.5 gf | 0.004903325 N |
| 1 gf | 0.00980665 N |
| 2 gf | 0.0196133 N |
| 3 gf | 0.02941995 N |
| 5 gf | 0.04903325 N |
| 10 gf | 0.0980665 N |
| 20 gf | 0.196133 N |
| 25 gf | 0.24516625 N |
| 50 gf | 0.4903325 N |
| 100 gf | 0.980665 N |
| 250 gf | 2.4516625 N |
| 500 gf | 4.903325 N |
| 1000 gf | 9.80665 N |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Common conversions
Frequently asked questions
- How many newtons are in one gram-force?
- One gram-force is exactly 0.00980665 newtons.
- How do I convert newtons to grams-force?
- To convert newtons to grams-force, divide the number of newtons by 0.00980665. The formula is gf = N ÷ 0.00980665.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.00980665 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a gram-force or a newton?
- A newton is about 101.9716213 times larger than a gram-force. In other words, a gram-force is 0.00980665 of a newton.