Pounds-force to Kilograms-force
1 lbf ≈ 0.4536 kgf. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kgf = lbf × (4.4482216152605) × (20,000 / 196,133)1 lbf ≈ 0.453592 kgf
pound-force (lbf)
Pound-force is a unit of force: 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
kilogram-force (kgf)
Kilogram-force is a unit of force: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. Defined using standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s², not local gravitational acceleration.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
Conversion table
| lbf | kgf |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.453592 | |
| ≈ 0.907185 | |
| ≈ 2.26796 | |
| ≈ 4.53592 | |
| ≈ 6.80389 | |
| ≈ 9.07185 | |
| ≈ 11.3398 | |
| ≈ 13.6078 | |
| ≈ 18.1437 | |
| ≈ 20.4117 |
| lbf | kgf |
|---|---|
| ≈ 22.6796 | |
| ≈ 27.2155 | |
| ≈ 31.7515 | |
| ≈ 36.2874 | |
| ≈ 40.8233 | |
| ≈ 45.3592 | |
| ≈ 68.0389 | |
| ≈ 72.5748 | |
| ≈ 77.1107 | |
| ≈ 81.6466 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force are in 1 pound-force?
1 lbf ≈ 0.4536 kgf. kgf = lbf × (4.4482216152605) × (20,000 / 196,133)
How do I convert lbf to kgf?
kgf = lbf × (4.4482216152605) × (20,000 / 196,133)
Is 1 pound-force bigger than 1 kilogram-force?
1 lbf ≈ 0.4536 kgf.
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