Force Unit Converter

SI unit of force. One newton accelerates a 1 kg mass at 1 m/s². Fundamental unit in physics and engineering.

Common structural engineering unit internationally. Used for beam reactions, column loads, and foundation design.

Used for very large forces such as rocket thrust, dam reactions, and large structural systems.

Primary US customary unit of force. Used extensively in American structural and mechanical engineering.

1 kip = 1000 pounds-force. Standard unit for structural engineering in US practice (AISC, ACI).

Force exerted by 1 kg under standard gravity. Common in older engineering references and some international codes.

CGS unit of force. One dyne accelerates a 1 gram mass at 1 cm/s². Used in some scientific contexts.

Used for small force measurements in product testing and manufacturing quality control.

Force of one US short ton (2000 lb) under standard gravity. Used in heavy construction and crane loads.

Force of one imperial long ton (2240 lb) under standard gravity. Used in British engineering and shipping.

Force of one metric tonne (1000 kg) under standard gravity. Used in international heavy engineering.

Absolute imperial unit of force. One poundal accelerates 1 pound-mass at 1 ft/s². Rarely used in modern practice.