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Planet Weight Calculator — Mass and Gravitational Force

Convert mass in kg or lb to gravitational force in N, kgf and lbf using an explicit planetary gravity reference.

Enter mass in kilograms or avoirdupois pounds; select its unit below.

Compare the gravitational force on the same mass across the eight planets. Enter kilograms or pounds of mass, then choose a planet for the main result. The comparison table uses NASA JPL’s published equatorial gravity values, while the mass itself stays unchanged.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the mass and select kilograms or pounds.
  2. Select a planet and inspect the gravity displayed beside the result.
  3. Read newtons for SI force, and kgf or lbf for conventional force equivalents.
  4. Use the reference table to check how force scales with mass.

Formula

F = m × g; force in kgf = F ÷ 9.80665; force in lbf = F ÷ 4.4482216152605

F is force in newtons, m is mass in kilograms, and g is acceleration in m/s². One avoirdupois pound of mass is exactly 0.45359237 kg. No rounded Earth-weight multiplier is used.

Example

A 70 kg mass at the Mars reference gravity of 3.71 m/s² has a gravitational force of 259.7 N. At the Jupiter reference of 24.79 m/s², the same mass has a force of 1,735.3 N. These are changes in force, not changes in kilograms of matter.

Reference model

The Earth row uses JPL’s 9.80 m/s² equatorial reference. The force-unit conversions use the separate conventional standard value 9.80665 m/s². Giant-planet entries are reference levels, since those planets do not provide solid surfaces on which a person could stand.

Frequently asked questions

Will my mass change on another world?

No. A 70 kg object still has a mass of 70 kg. The gravitational force acting on it changes because the local acceleration changes. Travel, food or fuel can change mass independently of this calculation.

Why are kgf and kg different?

A kilogram measures mass. A kilogram-force is the force on one kilogram under the conventional standard gravity of 9.80665 m/s². The corresponding pound-force uses exactly 0.45359237 kg.

Why might another calculator give a different answer?

Tables may use mean gravity, equatorial gravity, apparent acceleration including rotation, or rounded Earth ratios. This page displays its chosen acceleration so that comparisons use the same reference.

Sources

Last updated: 2026-10-30

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