Convert Newtons (N) to Gram-force (gf)
Enter a value below to convert Newtons (N) to Gram-force (gf).
Conversion:
1 Newtons (N) = 101.9716213 Gram-force (gf)
How to Convert Newtons (N) to Gram-force (gf)
1 n = 101.9716213 gf
1 gf = 0.00980665 n
Example: convert 15 Newtons (N) to Gram-force (gf):
25 n = 2549.2905324 gf
Newtons (N) to Gram-force (gf) Conversion Table
| Newtons (N) | Gram-force (gf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 n | 1.019716213 gf |
| 0.1 n | 10.19716213 gf |
| 1 n | 101.9716213 gf |
| 2 n | 203.9432426 gf |
| 3 n | 305.91486389 gf |
| 5 n | 509.85810649 gf |
| 10 n | 1019.716213 gf |
| 20 n | 2039.432426 gf |
| 50 n | 5098.5810649 gf |
| 100 n | 10197.16213 gf |
| 1000 n | 101971.6213 gf |
Newtons (N)
Definition
A newton (N) is the SI unit of force, defined as the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram at a rate of 1 meter per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
History
The newton was named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his foundational work on classical mechanics. It was adopted as the SI unit of force in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM).
Current use
The newton is the standard unit of force in science, engineering, and industry worldwide. It is used in structural engineering, automotive design, aerospace, biomechanics, and virtually every discipline involving forces.
Gram-force (gf)
Definition
A gram-force (gf) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of 1 gram under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). It equals approximately 0.00981 newtons.
History
The gram-force originated from the gravitational metric system where weight units were defined by the force of gravity on mass units. It was commonly used before the SI system formalized the newton as the standard.
Current use
Gram-force is still used in some specialized fields such as textile tension testing, spring force measurement, and precision weighing applications where small gravitational forces are referenced.