A Newton is the metric system unit of force. 1 Newton is equivalent to 1 kg·m/(sec²). In US customary, it's approximately equal to 4.45 pounds force. The Wikipedia article in the related link (below) has some good information.
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Force is measured in newton. Gram is a unit of mass, not of force.Force is measured in newton. Gram is a unit of mass, not of force.Force is measured in newton. Gram is a unit of mass, not of force.Force is measured in newton. Gram is a unit of mass, not of force.
Force is measured in newton. Weight is a force; therefore it is also measured in newton.
The Newton (N) named after Sir Isaac Newton the first real physicist in my book.
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