Convert Newtons to Grams-force
1 newton (N) equals 101.9716213 grams-force (gf).
1 N = 101.9716213 gf
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton to Gram-force
- 1 N = 101.9716213 gf
- 1 gf = 0.00980665 N
- Example: convert 15 N to gf: 15 N = 15 × 101.9716213 gf = 1529.574319 gf
Formula
gf = N × 101.9716212978
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²
- 1 gf = 9.80665 × 10⁻³ N (exact)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton definition: newton; Gram-force definition: gram-force.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 N converts to 2039.432426 gf.
20 N × 101.9716213 = 2039.432426 gf - A value of 500 N is 50985.81065 gf.
500 N × 101.9716213 = 50985.81065 gf
Newton to Gram-force conversion table
| Newtons (N) | Grams-force (gf) |
|---|---|
| 1 N | 101.9716213 gf |
| 5 N | 509.8581065 gf |
| 9.80665 N | 1000 gf |
| 10 N | 1019.716213 gf |
| 20 N | 2039.432426 gf |
| 50 N | 5098.581065 gf |
| 100 N | 10197.16213 gf |
| 200 N | 20394.32426 gf |
| 500 N | 50985.81065 gf |
| 1000 N | 101971.6213 gf |
| 2000 N | 203943.2426 gf |
| 5000 N | 509858.1065 gf |
| 10000 N | 1019716.213 gf |
Where it's used
Newtons are used for engineering loads and reactions, while grams-force appear in keyboard switch actuation force (e.g. 45 gf). Both measure force, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Newton to other force units
| Conversion | 1 N equals |
|---|---|
| newton to kilonewton | 0.001 kN |
| newton to pound-force | 0.2248089431 lbf |
| newton to kilogram-force | 0.1019716213 kgf |
| newton to kip | 0.0002248089431 kip |
| newton to dyne | 100000 dyn |
| newton to ounce-force | 3.59694309 ozf |
| newton to gram-force | 101.9716213 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams-force are in 1 newton?
1 N = 101.9716213 gf.
How do I convert newtons to grams-force?
Multiply the value in N by 101.9716213. For example, 15 N × 101.9716213 = 1529.574319 gf.
Is the N to gf conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4, coherent derived units with special names.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "gram-force".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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