Force per length converter

Convert line load, spring force-gradient and surface loading units. Use the interactive converter to enter your own value and select any supported pair in this family.

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Use the interactive converter to enter your own value and select any supported pair in this family.

Supported units (8)

Each row links to the live converter. The factor column uses the family’s stated base unit for linear families; for specialized reciprocal or numeral systems, use the live converter and the family-specific explanation.

Source unitFactor to base unitTool
newton per meter
N-m
1Convert this unit ↗
kilonewton per meter
kN-m
1000Convert this unit ↗
newton per millimeter
N-mm
1000Convert this unit ↗
millinewton per meter
mN-m
0.001Convert this unit ↗
pound-force per foot
lbf-ft
14.59390294Convert this unit ↗
pound-force per inch
lbf-in
175.126837Convert this unit ↗
kilogram-force per meter
kgf-m
9.80665Convert this unit ↗
dyne per centimeter
dyn-cm
0.001Convert this unit ↗

Important note

Unit standards, historical definitions and approximations can vary. Cooking volume-to-mass conversions depend on the ingredient; currencies require an exchange rate; sizing systems may be discrete; and logarithmic quantities such as decibels need purpose-built formulas rather than a linear scale.

For laboratory, medical, aviation, engineering or other safety-critical work, verify the definitions and standards that apply to your use case.