Kilograms-Force to Newtons

1 kgf = 9.80665 N

How to convert kilograms-force to newtons

N = kgf × 9.80665

Example: 5 kgf = 49.03325 N

Kilograms-Force to Newtons conversion table

Kilograms-Force (kgf)Newtons (N)
1 kgf9.80665 N
2 kgf19.6133 N
3 kgf29.41995 N
4 kgf39.2266 N
5 kgf49.03325 N
6 kgf58.8399 N
7 kgf68.64655 N
8 kgf78.4532 N
9 kgf88.25985 N
10 kgf98.0665 N
15 kgf147.0998 N
20 kgf196.133 N
25 kgf245.1663 N
30 kgf294.1995 N
40 kgf392.266 N
50 kgf490.3325 N
75 kgf735.4987 N
100 kgf980.665 N
250 kgf2,451.662 N
500 kgf4,903.325 N
1,000 kgf9,806.65 N

About the units

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

Newtons: The newton is the SI unit of force: the force that accelerates 1 kilogram at 1 meter per second squared.

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Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?

1 kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons.

How many kilograms-force are in 1 newton?

1 newton equals 0.1019716 kilograms-force.

How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?

Use the formula N = kgf × 9.80665.

What is 10 kilograms-force in newtons?

10 kilograms-force equals 98.0665 newtons.

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