Kilograms-Force to Kilonewtons

1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN

How to convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons

kN = kgf × 0.00980665

Example: 5 kgf = 0.04903325 kN

Kilograms-Force to Kilonewtons conversion table

Kilograms-Force (kgf)Kilonewtons (kN)
1 kgf0.00980665 kN
2 kgf0.0196133 kN
3 kgf0.02941995 kN
4 kgf0.0392266 kN
5 kgf0.04903325 kN
6 kgf0.0588399 kN
7 kgf0.06864655 kN
8 kgf0.0784532 kN
9 kgf0.08825985 kN
10 kgf0.0980665 kN
15 kgf0.1470997 kN
20 kgf0.196133 kN
25 kgf0.2451662 kN
30 kgf0.2941995 kN
40 kgf0.392266 kN
50 kgf0.4903325 kN
75 kgf0.7354987 kN
100 kgf0.980665 kN
250 kgf2.451663 kN
500 kgf4.903325 kN
1,000 kgf9.80665 kN

About the units

Kilograms-Force: The kilogram-force is the force exerted by standard gravity on one kilogram, exactly 9.80665 newtons.

Kilonewtons: The kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons, used in structural engineering and climbing gear ratings.

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilonewtons are in 1 kilogram-force?

1 kilogram-force equals 0.00980665 kilonewtons.

How many kilograms-force are in 1 kilonewton?

1 kilonewton equals 101.9716 kilograms-force.

How do I convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons?

Use the formula kN = kgf × 0.00980665.

What is 10 kilograms-force in kilonewtons?

10 kilograms-force equals 0.0980665 kilonewtons.

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Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated