Convert Kilogram-force to Newton
1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons (kgf to N).
The kilogram-force (kgf) and the newton (N) both measure force. A kilogram-force is larger than a newton — one kilogram-force contains 9.80665 newtons. Going the other way, one newton is 0.101972 kilogram-force. The converter above does this in real time, and the reference chart lists the values that come up most often.
1 kgf = 9.80665 N
How to convert Kilogram-force to Newtons
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 9.80665 to get newtons.
Example: 10 kilogram-force = 98.0665 newtons.
Kilogram-force to Newton Conversion Chart
| Kilogram-force | Newtons |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 kgf | 245.16625 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 1000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
- There are 9.80665 newtons in 1 kilogram-force.
- How do you convert kilogram-force to newtons?
- Multiply the kilogram-force value by 9.80665 to get newtons.
- What is 5 kilogram-force in newtons?
- 5 kilogram-force equals 49.03325 newtons.
- What is 100 kilogram-force in newtons?
- 100 kilogram-force equals 980.665 newtons.
- What is 1 newton in kilogram-force?
- 1 newton equals 0.10197162 kilogram-force.
- Is this kilogram-force to newton converter free?
- Yes. The converter is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — the values you enter never leave your device.