Convert kilogram force to newtons
Kilogram-force to newtons. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilogram force to newtons chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons. Going the other way, 1 newton = 0.1019716213 kilogram-force.
How to convert kilogram force to newtons
To convert kilogram-force to newtons, multiply the kilogram-force value by 9.80665. You can also divide by 0.1019716213 to get the same answer.
N = kgf × 9.80665
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf to newtons:
15 kgf = 147.09975 N
kilogram force to newtons conversion chart
Use this kilogram force to newtons table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force (kgf) | newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf | 0.0980665 N |
| 0.1 kgf | 0.980665 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 |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 1,000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
What is a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is the force unit behind pressure readings given in kgf/cm².
What is a newton?
The newton is the SI unit of force: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
1 kilogram force equals 9.80665 newtons. Going the other way, 1 newtons is 0.1019716213 kilogram force.
How do you convert kilogram force to newtons?
To convert kilogram-force to newtons, multiply the kilogram-force value by 9.80665. You can also divide by 0.1019716213 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kilogram force in newtons?
10 kilogram force equals 98.0665 newtons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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