Convert gram force to newton
Gram-force
The gram-force (gf) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational weight of one gram under standard acceleration, amounting to approximately 9.80665 × 10−3 newtons or one thousandth of a kilogram-force. It is used in precision measurement, laboratory balances, and small-scale mechanical applications where forces are in the millinewton range. The gram-force is a gravitational unit outside the SI system, derived from the CGS tradition of using mass under gravity to define force. It is sometimes encountered in watchmaking, jewellery, and micro-mechanical engineering.
Newton
The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton. One newton is the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at one metre per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Roughly the weight of a small (100 g) apple under standard gravity, it is the base unit used throughout physics and engineering to express force, weight and thrust.
Gram-force to Newton conversion table
| Gram-force | Newton | Newton | Gram-force |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00980665 | 1 | 101.972 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 | 2 | 203.943 |
| 3 | 0.02942 | 3 | 305.915 |
| 5 | 0.0490333 | 5 | 509.858 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 | 10 | 1019.72 |
| 20 | 0.196133 | 20 | 2039.43 |
| 25 | 0.245166 | 25 | 2549.29 |
| 50 | 0.490333 | 50 | 5098.58 |
| 100 | 0.980665 | 100 | 10197.2 |
| 250 | 2.45166 | 250 | 25492.9 |
| 500 | 4.90333 | 500 | 50985.8 |
| 1000 | 9.80665 | 1000 | 101972 |
How to convert Gram-force to Newton
1 gf = 0.00980665 N. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.00980665. For example, 25 gf = 0.245166 N.
Frequently asked questions
- How many N are there in one gf?
- One gf is equal to 0.00980665 N.
- How do you convert Gram-force to Newton?
- Multiply the value in Gram-force by 0.00980665 to get the result in Newton.
- How much is 25 gf in N?
- 25 gf is equal to 0.245166 N.
- How do you convert Newton back to Gram-force?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Newton by 101.972 to get Gram-force.