Converting from Pound-force (lbf) to Kilogram-force (kgf)

What is Pound-force (lbf)

Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the Imperial system. It is defined as the force exerted on a mass of one pound under standard gravity.

What is Kilogram-force (kgf)

Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force in the metric system. It is defined as the force exerted on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between pound-force (lbf) and kilogram-force (kgf) can be done using the following formulas:

lbf to kgf: kgf=lbf×0.4535924

kgf to lbf: lbf=kgf×2.204623

Examples

1. Convert 3 pound-force (lbf) to kilogram-force (kgf):

kgf=3×0.4535924=1.360777 kgf

2. Convert 5 kilogram-force (kgf) to pound-force (lbf):

lbf=5×2.204623=11.02311 lbf

3. Convert 11 pound-force (lbf) to kilogram-force (kgf):

kgf=11×0.4535924=4.989516 kgf

Conclusion

Use this page to perform converting from Pound-force (lbf) to Kilogram-force (kgf) easily.