---
title: force
framework: pencilkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: pencilkit/pkstrokepointreference/force
---

# force

The amount of force applied by the touch.

## Declaration

```swift
var force: CGFloat { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion This is a value predetermined by the system and isn’t user specific. A value of 1.0 represents the force of an average touch.

## See Also

### Getting the point’s touch data

- [altitude](pencilkit/pkstrokepointreference/altitude.md)
- [azimuth](pencilkit/pkstrokepointreference/azimuth.md)