Convert kN to kilogram force
kilonewtons to kilogram-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the kN to kilogram force chart further down the page.
1 kilonewton equals 101.972 kilogram-force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 0.00980665 kilonewtons.
How to convert kN to kilogram force
To convert kilonewtons to kilogram-force, multiply the kilonewton value by 101.9716213. You can also divide by 0.00980665 to get the same answer.
kgf = kN × 101.9716213
Worked example
Convert 15 kN to kilogram-force:
15 kN = 1,529.57 kgf
kN to kilogram force conversion chart
Use this kN to kilogram force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilonewtons (kN) | kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kN | 1.01972 kgf |
| 0.1 kN | 10.1972 kgf |
| 1 kN | 101.972 kgf |
| 2 kN | 203.943 kgf |
| 3 kN | 305.915 kgf |
| 5 kN | 509.858 kgf |
| 10 kN | 1,019.72 kgf |
| 20 kN | 2,039.43 kgf |
| 50 kN | 5,098.58 kgf |
| 100 kN | 10,197.2 kgf |
| 1,000 kN | 101,972 kgf |
What is a kilonewton?
A kilonewton is 1,000 newtons — roughly the weight of 102 kilograms at the Earth’s surface. Structural loads and climbing hardware ratings are given in kilonewtons.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram force are in a kilonewton?
1 kN equals 101.972 kilogram force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram force is 0.00980665 kN.
How do you convert kN to kilogram force?
To convert kilonewtons to kilogram-force, multiply the kilonewton value by 101.9716213. You can also divide by 0.00980665 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kN in kilogram force?
10 kN equals 1,019.72 kilogram force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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