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Kilograms-force to Newtons

Convert kilograms-force (kgf) to newtons (N). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 kgf = 9.80665 N

1 kilogram-force equals9.80665 N
1 newton equals0.1019716213 kgf
FormulaN = kgf × 9.80665

How to convert kilograms-force to newtons

To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665.

N = kgf × 9.80665

Example

Convert 5 kilograms-force to newtons:

5 kgf × 9.80665 = 49.0332 N

Kilogram-force to newton conversion chart

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
12 kgf117.6798 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
60 kgf588.399 N
70 kgf686.4655 N
75 kgf735.4988 N
80 kgf784.532 N
90 kgf882.5985 N
100 kgf980.665 N
150 kgf1,470.998 N
200 kgf1,961.33 N
250 kgf2,451.663 N
500 kgf4,903.325 N
1,000 kgf9,806.65 N

Going the other way? See the newtons 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.

Newton (N)

The newton is the SI unit of force, the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared.

Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

There are 9.80665 newtons in a kilogram-force.

How many kilograms-force are in a newton?

There are 0.1019716213 kilograms-force in a newton.

How do you convert kilograms-force to newtons?

To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665.

What is 5 kilograms-force in newtons?

5 kilograms-force equals 49.0332 newtons.

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