Convert newtons to kilogram force
newtons to kilogram-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the newtons to kilogram force chart further down the page.
1 newton equals 0.101972 kilogram-force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons.
How to convert newtons to kilogram force
To convert newtons to kilogram-force, multiply the newton value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
kgf = N × 0.1019716213
Worked example
Convert 15 N to kilogram-force:
15 N = 1.52957 kgf
newtons to kilogram force conversion chart
Use this newtons to kilogram force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| newtons (N) | kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 N | 0.00101972 kgf |
| 0.1 N | 0.0101972 kgf |
| 1 N | 0.101972 kgf |
| 2 N | 0.203943 kgf |
| 3 N | 0.305915 kgf |
| 5 N | 0.509858 kgf |
| 10 N | 1.01972 kgf |
| 20 N | 2.03943 kgf |
| 50 N | 5.09858 kgf |
| 100 N | 10.1972 kgf |
| 1,000 N | 101.972 kgf |
What is a newton?
The newton is the SI unit of force: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
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 newton?
1 newtons equals 0.101972 kilogram force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram force is 9.80665 newtons.
How do you convert newtons to kilogram force?
To convert newtons to kilogram-force, multiply the newton value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
What is 10 newtons in kilogram force?
10 newtons equals 1.01972 kilogram force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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