Convert Pound-force to Kilogram-force

Pound-force → Kilogram-force
lbf × 0.4535924 = kgf kgf × 2.204623 = lbf

To convert pound-force (lbf) to kilogram-force (kgf), multiply the pound-force value by 0.4535924. 1 lbf = 0.4535924 kgf, and 1 kgf = 2.204623 lbf. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

Going the other way? Convert kgf to lbf.

lbf to kgf table
Pound-force (lbf) Kilogram-force (kgf)
0.1 lbf 0.04535924 kgf
0.5 lbf 0.2267962 kgf
1 lbf 0.4535924 kgf
2 lbf 0.9071847 kgf
5 lbf 2.267962 kgf
10 lbf 4.535924 kgf
20 lbf 9.071847 kgf
50 lbf 22.67962 kgf
100 lbf 45.35924 kgf
500 lbf 226.7962 kgf
1000 lbf 453.5924 kgf
Common force ranges
Typical real-world values (N)
Application Typical range
Small pneumatic cylinder 10 – 100 N
Electric actuator 100 – 1,000 N
Press / clamping 1,000 – 10,000 N
Hydraulic press 10,000 – 500,000 N