Convert gram-force to pound-force
Please provide values below to convert gram-force [gf] to pound-force [lbf], or Convert pound-force to gram-force.
How to Convert Gram-Force to Pound-Force
1 gf = 0.00220462261949979 lbf
Example: convert 15 gf to lbf:
15 gf = 15 × 0.00220462261949979 lbf = 0.0330693392924969 lbf
Gram-Force to Pound-Force Conversion Table
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Gram-Force
Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.
History/Origin
The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.
Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of 32.174 feet per second squared.
History/Origin
The pound-force originated from the British Imperial system and has been used historically in engineering and physics to quantify force, especially in the United States and the UK, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, pound-force is primarily used in the United States and some other countries for engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical applications where imperial units are still prevalent, often in contexts like specifying engine torque or structural loads.