Convert Newtons to Kilograms-force
1 newton (N) equals 0.1019716213 kilograms-force (kgf).
1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton to Kilogram-force
- 1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
- 1 kgf = 9.80665 N
- Example: convert 15 N to kgf: 15 N = 15 × 0.1019716213 kgf = 1.529574319 kgf
Formula
kgf = N × 0.1019716212978
or kgf = N ÷ 9.80665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²
- 1 kgf = 1 kg × 9.80665 m/s² = 9.80665 N (exact)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton definition: newton; Kilogram-force definition: kilogram-force.
Worked examples
- 1000 N is 101.9716213 kgf.
1000 N × 0.1019716213 = 101.9716213 kgf - 9.80665 N is exactly 1 kgf.
9.80665 N × 0.1019716213 = 1 kgf
Newton to Kilogram-force conversion table
| Newtons (N) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 N | 0.1019716213 kgf |
| 5 N | 0.5098581065 kgf |
| 9.80665 N | 1 kgf |
| 10 N | 1.019716213 kgf |
| 20 N | 2.039432426 kgf |
| 50 N | 5.098581065 kgf |
| 100 N | 10.19716213 kgf |
| 200 N | 20.39432426 kgf |
| 500 N | 50.98581065 kgf |
| 1000 N | 101.9716213 kgf |
| 2000 N | 203.9432426 kgf |
| 5000 N | 509.8581065 kgf |
| 10000 N | 1019.716213 kgf |
Where it's used
Newton values are converted to kilogram-force to relate forces to the equivalent weight in kilograms.
Newton to other force units
| Conversion | 1 N equals |
|---|---|
| newton to kilonewton | 0.001 kN |
| newton to pound-force | 0.2248089431 lbf |
| newton to kilogram-force | 0.1019716213 kgf |
| newton to kip | 0.0002248089431 kip |
| newton to dyne | 100000 dyn |
| newton to ounce-force | 3.59694309 ozf |
| newton to gram-force | 101.9716213 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many kgf is 1 N?
1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf.
How many kilograms-force are in 1 newton?
1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf.
How do I convert newtons to kilograms-force?
Multiply the value in N by 0.1019716213, or divide it by 9.80665. For example, 15 N × 0.1019716213 = 1.529574319 kgf.
Is the N to kgf conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4, coherent derived units with special names.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kilogram-force (kgf)".
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