Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons
Convert kilograms-force (kgf) to kilonewtons (kN). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons
To convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 0.00980665.
Example
Convert 5 kilograms-force to kilonewtons:
Kilogram-force to kilonewton conversion chart
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.00980665 kN |
| 2 kgf | 0.0196133 kN |
| 3 kgf | 0.02941995 kN |
| 4 kgf | 0.0392266 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.04903325 kN |
| 6 kgf | 0.0588399 kN |
| 7 kgf | 0.06864655 kN |
| 8 kgf | 0.0784532 kN |
| 9 kgf | 0.08825985 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.0980665 kN |
| 12 kgf | 0.1176798 kN |
| 15 kgf | 0.1470998 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.196133 kN |
| 25 kgf | 0.2451663 kN |
| 30 kgf | 0.2941995 kN |
| 40 kgf | 0.392266 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.4903325 kN |
| 60 kgf | 0.588399 kN |
| 70 kgf | 0.6864655 kN |
| 75 kgf | 0.7354988 kN |
| 80 kgf | 0.784532 kN |
| 90 kgf | 0.8825985 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.980665 kN |
| 150 kgf | 1.470998 kN |
| 200 kgf | 1.96133 kN |
| 250 kgf | 2.451663 kN |
| 500 kgf | 4.903325 kN |
| 1,000 kgf | 9.80665 kN |
Going the other way? See the kilonewtons to kilograms-force chart.
About the units
Kilogram-force (kgf)
A kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram in standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Kilonewton (kN)
A kilonewton is 1,000 newtons. Climbing gear and structural loads are rated in kN.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewtons are in a kilogram-force?
There are 0.00980665 kilonewtons in a kilogram-force.
How many kilograms-force are in a kilonewton?
There are 101.9716213 kilograms-force in a kilonewton.
How do you convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons?
To convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 0.00980665.
What is 5 kilograms-force in kilonewtons?
5 kilograms-force equals 0.0490332 kilonewtons.
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