The newton is the SI derived unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a 1-kilogram mass at 1 meter per second squared.
Named after Isaac Newton, the unit was formally adopted as the SI unit of force in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI, derived unit). SI equivalent: 1 N = 1 kg·m/s².
Newton facts
- Unit name
- Newton
- Symbol
- N
- Category
- Force
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI, derived unit)
- SI equivalent
- 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²
- Common uses
- Mechanical engineering, statics, dynamics and material strength testing
Definition of the newton
The newton is the SI derived unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a 1-kilogram mass at 1 meter per second squared.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI, derived unit)
SI equivalent: 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²
History of the newton
Named after Isaac Newton, the unit was formally adopted as the SI unit of force in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.
Where is the newton used?
Mechanical engineering, statics, dynamics and material strength testing