How to convert pounds-force to kilograms-force
kgf = lbf × 0.45359237Multiply the value in pounds-force by 0.45359237. To go the other way, multiply by 2.204622622 (or divide by 0.45359237).
A pound-force is smaller than a kilogram-force: it takes 2.204622622 pounds-force to make one kilogram-force.
Worked examples
- 1 pound-force1 lbf × 0.45359237 = 0.45359237 kgf
- 5 pounds-force5 lbf × 0.45359237 = 2.26796185 kgf
- 10 pounds-force10 lbf × 0.45359237 = 4.5359237 kgf
- 20 pounds-force20 lbf × 0.45359237 = 9.0718474 kgf
- 100 pounds-force100 lbf × 0.45359237 = 45.359237 kgf
Pounds-force to kilograms-force conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lbf | 0.045359237 kgf |
| 0.25 lbf | 0.11339809 kgf |
| 0.5 lbf | 0.22679618 kgf |
| 1 lbf | 0.45359237 kgf |
| 2 lbf | 0.90718474 kgf |
| 3 lbf | 1.3607771 kgf |
| 4 lbf | 1.8143695 kgf |
| 5 lbf | 2.2679618 kgf |
| 6 lbf | 2.7215542 kgf |
| 7 lbf | 3.1751466 kgf |
| 8 lbf | 3.628739 kgf |
| 9 lbf | 4.0823313 kgf |
| 10 lbf | 4.5359237 kgf |
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 12 lbf | 5.4431084 kgf |
| 15 lbf | 6.8038856 kgf |
| 20 lbf | 9.0718474 kgf |
| 25 lbf | 11.339809 kgf |
| 30 lbf | 13.607771 kgf |
| 40 lbf | 18.143695 kgf |
| 50 lbf | 22.679619 kgf |
| 75 lbf | 34.019428 kgf |
| 100 lbf | 45.359237 kgf |
| 250 lbf | 113.39809 kgf |
| 500 lbf | 226.79619 kgf |
| 1,000 lbf | 453.59237 kgf |
About the units
Pound-force (lbf)
The weight of one pound at standard gravity: 4.4482216152605 N exactly.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
The weight of one kilogram at standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force are in one pound-force?
There are 0.45359237 kilograms-force in one pound-force, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pounds-force to kilograms-force?
Multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.45359237. For example, 10 lbf × 0.45359237 = 4.5359237 kgf.
How many pounds-force are in one kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force equals 2.204622622 pounds-force. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.45359237.
What is 10 pounds-force in kilograms-force?
10 lbf = 4.5359237 kgf.
Is this lbf to kgf converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.