Pounds-force to Kilograms-force

Convert pounds-force (lbf) to kilograms-force (kgf) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

lbf
kgf
1 lbf = 0.4536 kgf
Full precision:0.45359221 kgf
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 pounds-force to kilograms-force, we divide by 2.2046 because one kilogram-force equals exactly 2.2046 pounds-force.

1 kilogram-force = 2.2046 pounds-force

Since there are 2.2046 pounds-force in every kilogram-force, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536 kilograms-force

So 1 pounds-force = 0.4536 kilograms-force.

Quick check: 0.4536 × 2.2046 = 1 pounds-force

How to Convert Pounds-force to Kilograms-force

To convert pounds-force to kilograms-force, divide the value by 2.2046.

The Formula

Kilograms-force = Pounds-force ÷ 2.2046

Key Fact

1 kilogram-force = 2.2046 pounds-force

Tip: To convert kilograms-force back to pounds-force, multiply by 2.2046.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 lbf = 0.4536 kgf
1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536
Example 2: 5 lbf = 2.268 kgf
5 ÷ 2.2046 = 2.268
Example 3: 10 lbf = 4.5359 kgf
10 ÷ 2.2046 = 4.5359

Pounds-force to Kilograms-force Table

Pounds-forceKilograms-force
1 lbf0.4536 kgf
2 lbf0.9072 kgf
5 lbf2.268 kgf
10 lbf4.5359 kgf
20 lbf9.0718 kgf
25 lbf11.3398 kgf
50 lbf22.6796 kgf
100 lbf45.3592 kgf
250 lbf113.398 kgf
500 lbf226.796 kgf
1000 lbf453.592 kgf

1 Pound-force in Other Units

Unit1 lbf =
Pounds-force to Newtons4.4482 N
Pounds-force to Kilonewtons0.004448 kN
Pounds-force to Meganewtons0.000004 MN
Pounds-force to Millinewtons4448.22 mN
Pounds-force to Kilopounds-force0.001 kip
Pounds-force to Ounces-force16 ozf
Pounds-force to Dynes444822 dyn
Pounds-force to Kilograms-force0.453592 kgf
Pounds-force to Grams-force453.592 gf

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