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# FORCE

Shedmate, the platform that processes the measurements, recognises all the force values provided as Newton (N) and performs internal conversions as required.

#### 1 N (Newton) remains 1 N, as it is the base unit. 

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#### 1 kN (Kilonewton) = 1,000 N.&#x20;

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#### 1 kipf (Kip Force) ≈ 4,448.22 N.&#x20;

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#### 1 kgf (Kilogram Force) ≈ 9.80665 N.&#x20;

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#### 1 tf (Ton Force) = 1,000 kgf ≈ 9,806.65 N.&#x20;

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#### 1 lbf (Pound Force) ≈ 4.44822 N.&#x20;

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With these conversions, all force measurements will be in the base unit, Newton (N), facilitating consistency in calculations and comparisons.