Newtons to Kilograms-force

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

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1 N = 0.10197162 kgf

1 newton equals0.1019716213 kgf
1 kilogram-force equals9.80665 N
Formulakgf = N ÷ 9.80665

How to convert newtons to kilograms-force

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

kgf = N ÷ 9.80665

Example

Convert 10 newtons to kilograms-force:

10 N ÷ 9.80665 = 1.01972 kgf

Newton to kilogram-force conversion chart

Newtons to kilograms-force
Newtons (N)Kilograms-force (kgf)
1 N0.1019716 kgf
2 N0.2039432 kgf
3 N0.3059149 kgf
4 N0.4078865 kgf
5 N0.5098581 kgf
6 N0.6118297 kgf
7 N0.7138013 kgf
8 N0.815773 kgf
9 N0.9177446 kgf
10 N1.019716 kgf
12 N1.223659 kgf
15 N1.529574 kgf
20 N2.039432 kgf
25 N2.549291 kgf
30 N3.059149 kgf
40 N4.078865 kgf
50 N5.098581 kgf
60 N6.118297 kgf
70 N7.138013 kgf
75 N7.647872 kgf
80 N8.15773 kgf
90 N9.177446 kgf
100 N10.19716 kgf
150 N15.29574 kgf
200 N20.39432 kgf
250 N25.49291 kgf
500 N50.98581 kgf
1,000 N101.9716 kgf

Going the other way? See the kilograms-force to newtons chart.

About the units

Newton (N)

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

Kilogram-force (kgf)

A kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram in standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms-force are in a newton?

There are 0.1019716213 kilograms-force in a newton.

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

There are 9.80665 newtons in a kilogram-force.

How do you convert newtons to kilograms-force?

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

What is 10 newtons in kilograms-force?

10 newtons equals 1.01972 kilograms-force.

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