Kilogram-force to Newton Converter
1 kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 newtons. Convert kilograms-force (kgf) to newtons (N) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Kilogram-force to Newton conversion
1 kgf = 9.80665 None kilogram-force in newtons
1 N ≈ 0.1019716213 kgfone newton in kilograms-force
Kilogram-force (kgf): Force of standard gravity on one kilogram: exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Newton (N): SI derived unit: the force that gives a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second squared.
Source:Kilogram-force: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8; Newton: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert kilograms-force to newtons
To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665.
Formula
N = kgf × 9.80665
Examples
- 5 kgf = 5 × 9.80665 = 49.03325 N
- 25 kgf = 25 × 9.80665 = 245.16625 N
- 100 kgf = 100 × 9.80665 = 980.665 N
Kilogram-force to Newton conversion table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf | 0.980665 N |
| 0.5 kgf | 4.903325 N |
| 1 kgf | 9.80665 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.6133 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.41995 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.03325 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.0665 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.133 N |
| 25 kgf | 245.16625 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 250 kgf | 2451.6625 N |
| 500 kgf | 4903.325 N |
| 1000 kgf | 9806.65 N |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Common conversions
Frequently asked questions
- How many newtons are in one kilogram-force?
- One kilogram-force is exactly 9.80665 newtons.
- How do I convert newtons to kilograms-force?
- To convert newtons to kilograms-force, divide the number of newtons by 9.80665. The formula is kgf = N ÷ 9.80665.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 9.80665 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a kilogram-force or a newton?
- A kilogram-force is 9.80665 times larger than a newton. In other words, a newton is about 0.1019716213 of a kilogram-force.