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Convert kgf to newtons

1 kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 kgf
9.80665 N

Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665 to get newtons. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665 to get newtons.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 kgf.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 9.80665.
  3. 1 × 9.80665 = 9.80665 N.

Kilograms-force to Newtons conversion table

Kilograms-force (kgf) Newtons (N)
1 9.80665
2 19.6133
5 49.03325
10 98.0665
20 196.133
50 490.3325
100 980.665
500 4,903.325
1,000 9,806.65

Convert Kilogram-force to other force units

1 kgf expressed in every other force unit on this site.

  • Newton N 9.80665
  • Kilonewton kN 0.00980665
  • Meganewton MN 0.00000980665
  • Giganewton GN 9.80665e-9
  • Millinewton mN 9,806.65
  • Micronewton µN 9,806,650
  • Nanonewton nN 9,806,650,000
  • Piconewton pN 9,806,650,000,000
  • Femtonewton fN 9.80665e+15
  • Attonewton aN 9.80665e+18
  • Decinewton dN 98.0665
  • Teranewton TN 9.80665e-12
  • Petanewton PN 9.80665e-15
  • Exanewton EN 9.80665e-18
  • Dyne dyn 980,665
  • Kilodyne kdyn 980.665
  • Megadyne Mdyn 0.980665
  • Gram-force gf 1,000
  • Milligram-force mgf 1,000,000
  • Ton-force (metric) tf 0.001
  • Pound-force lbf 2.2046226
  • Ounce-force ozf 35.273962
  • Kip-force kipf 0.0022046226
  • Ton-force (short) tonf (US) 0.0011023113
  • Ton-force (long) tonf (UK) 0.00098420653
  • Poundal pdl 70.931635
  • Joule per Meter J/m 9.80665
  • Joule per Centimeter J/cm 0.0980665
  • Sthene sn 0.00980665

About the kilogram-force

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a Metric unit of force.

About the newton

The newton (N) is a SI unit of force. The force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared.

Where this conversion is used

Converting kilograms-force to newtons comes up when engineering, physics problems, and mechanical design.

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Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

One kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons.

How do you convert kilograms-force to newtons?

Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665 to get newtons.

What is 1 newton in kilograms-force?

One newton equals 0.10197162 kilograms-force.

When would I convert kilograms-force to newtons?

This conversion is common when engineering, physics problems, and mechanical design.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.