Newtons vs. Weight: Understanding the Difference and Conversion
The newton is a unit of force, not weight. Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. To calculate the weight of an object in newtons, you need to multiply the mass of the object in kilograms by the acceleration due to gravity, which is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared.
So, 100 newtons of force is equal to the weight of an object with a mass of about 10.2 kilograms.