| Force is generally expressed in newtons (N).
The information in the table below provides a method of converting force from other units to newtons. |
| Convert from | Multiply by |
| dyne (dyn) | 0.000 01 |
| kilogram-force (kgf) | 9.806 65 |
| kilopond | 9.806 65 |
| kip (1000 lbf) | 4 448.222 |
| ounce-force (ozf) | 0.278 013 9 |
| poundal | 0.138 255 |
| pound-force | 4.448 222 |
| ton-force (2000 lbf) | 8 896.443 |