Pound-force to Kilogram-force Converter
1 pound-force is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms-force. Convert pounds-force (lbf) to kilograms-force (kgf) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
lbf to kgf calculator
Result
Pound-force to Kilogram-force conversion
1 lbf = 0.45359237 kgfone pound-force in kilograms-force
1 kgf ≈ 2.204622622 lbfone kilogram-force in pounds-force
Pound-force (lbf): Force of standard gravity on one avoirdupois pound: exactly 4.4482216152605 newtons.
Kilogram-force (kgf): Force of standard gravity on one kilogram: exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Source:NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8
How to convert pounds-force to kilograms-force
To convert pounds-force to kilograms-force, multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.45359237.
Formula
kgf = lbf × 0.45359237
Examples
- 5 lbf = 5 × 0.45359237 = 2.26796185 kgf
- 25 lbf = 25 × 0.45359237 = 11.33980925 kgf
- 100 lbf = 100 × 0.45359237 = 45.359237 kgf
Pound-force to Kilogram-force conversion table
| Pound-force (lbf) | Kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lbf | 0.045359237 kgf |
| 0.5 lbf | 0.226796185 kgf |
| 1 lbf | 0.45359237 kgf |
| 2 lbf | 0.90718474 kgf |
| 3 lbf | 1.36077711 kgf |
| 5 lbf | 2.26796185 kgf |
| 10 lbf | 4.5359237 kgf |
| 20 lbf | 9.0718474 kgf |
| 25 lbf | 11.33980925 kgf |
| 50 lbf | 22.6796185 kgf |
| 100 lbf | 45.359237 kgf |
| 250 lbf | 113.3980925 kgf |
| 500 lbf | 226.796185 kgf |
| 1000 lbf | 453.59237 kgf |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Common conversions
Frequently asked questions
- How many kilograms-force are in one pound-force?
- One pound-force is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms-force.
- How do I convert kilograms-force to pounds-force?
- To convert kilograms-force to pounds-force, divide the number of kilograms-force by 0.45359237. The formula is lbf = kgf ÷ 0.45359237.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.45359237 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a pound-force or a kilogram-force?
- A kilogram-force is about 2.204622622 times larger than a pound-force. In other words, a pound-force is 0.45359237 of a kilogram-force.