Force Conversions

Force can be measured in dynes, Newtons, pounds of force or Tondals.

 

You can convert a force in one unit to another unit by clicking Utilities and then Conversions.

 

Holding the Control key and typing q has the same result.

 

In the Conversions window select Force.

Click the unit you have in the Units From: box, and the units you want in the Units To: box.

Enter the number in the lower left box and click Convert.

Above shows that 1 dyne is 0.000 01 Newtons.

 

 The conversions are based on:

1 Newton = 100 000 dynes

1 pound force  = 4.448 221 7 Newtons

1 Tondal = 309.691 088 Newtons