Kilograms to Newtons Converter (kgf to N)

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1 kgf = 9.80665 N

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How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Newtons

To convert a measurement in kilogram-force to a measurement in newtons, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 9.80665 newtons/kilogram-force.

Since one kilogram-force is equal to 9.80665 newtons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

newtons = kilogram-force × 9.80665

The force in newtons is equal to the force in kilogram-force multiplied by 9.80665.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilogram-force to newtons using the formula above.
newtons = (5 kgf × 9.80665) = 49.033251 N

How Many Newtons Are in One Kilogram-Force?

There are 9.80665 newtons in one kilogram-force, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 kgf = 9.80665 N

Kilogram-force and newtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is Kilogram-Force?

Kilogram-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of 9.80665 meters per second squared.

The kilogram-force is a non-SI metric unit for force. Kilogram-force is sometimes also referred to as a kilopond. Kilogram-force can be abbreviated as kgf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as kgF. For example, 1 kilogram-force can be written as 1 kgf or 1 kgF.

Kilogram-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 kgf = 9.80665 kgm / s2

Learn more about kilogram-force.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s2

Learn more about newtons.

Kilogram-Force to Newton Conversion Table

Table showing various kilogram-force measurements converted to newtons.
Kilogram-force Newtons
1 kgf 9.8067 N
2 kgf 19.61 N
3 kgf 29.42 N
4 kgf 39.23 N
5 kgf 49.03 N
6 kgf 58.84 N
7 kgf 68.65 N
8 kgf 78.45 N
9 kgf 88.26 N
10 kgf 98.07 N
11 kgf 107.87 N
12 kgf 117.68 N
13 kgf 127.49 N
14 kgf 137.29 N
15 kgf 147.1 N
16 kgf 156.91 N
17 kgf 166.71 N
18 kgf 176.52 N
19 kgf 186.33 N
20 kgf 196.13 N
21 kgf 205.94 N
22 kgf 215.75 N
23 kgf 225.55 N
24 kgf 235.36 N
25 kgf 245.17 N
26 kgf 254.97 N
27 kgf 264.78 N
28 kgf 274.59 N
29 kgf 284.39 N
30 kgf 294.2 N
31 kgf 304.01 N
32 kgf 313.81 N
33 kgf 323.62 N
34 kgf 333.43 N
35 kgf 343.23 N
36 kgf 353.04 N
37 kgf 362.85 N
38 kgf 372.65 N
39 kgf 382.46 N
40 kgf 392.27 N

References

  1. Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf

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