Newtons to Kilonewtons Converter
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How to Convert Newtons to Kilonewtons
To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in kilonewtons, divide the force by the following conversion ratio: 1,000 newtons/kilonewton.
Since one kilonewton is equal to 1,000 newtons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
kilonewtons = newtons ÷ 1,000
The force in kilonewtons is equal to the force in newtons divided by 1,000.
For example, here's how to convert 5,000 newtons to kilonewtons using the formula above.
kilonewtons = (5,000 N ÷ 1,000) = 5 kN
Newtons and kilonewtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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.
What Is a Kilonewton?
One kilonewton is equal to 1,000 newtons, which are equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.
The kilonewton is a multiple of the newton, which is the SI derived unit for force. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilonewtons can be abbreviated as kN; for example, 1 kilonewton can be written as 1 kN.
Learn more about kilonewtons.
Newton to Kilonewton Conversion Table
| Newtons | Kilonewtons |
|---|---|
| 1 N | 0.001 kN |
| 2 N | 0.002 kN |
| 3 N | 0.003 kN |
| 4 N | 0.004 kN |
| 5 N | 0.005 kN |
| 6 N | 0.006 kN |
| 7 N | 0.007 kN |
| 8 N | 0.008 kN |
| 9 N | 0.009 kN |
| 10 N | 0.01 kN |
| 20 N | 0.02 kN |
| 30 N | 0.03 kN |
| 40 N | 0.04 kN |
| 50 N | 0.05 kN |
| 60 N | 0.06 kN |
| 70 N | 0.07 kN |
| 80 N | 0.08 kN |
| 90 N | 0.09 kN |
| 100 N | 0.1 kN |
| 200 N | 0.2 kN |
| 300 N | 0.3 kN |
| 400 N | 0.4 kN |
| 500 N | 0.5 kN |
| 600 N | 0.6 kN |
| 700 N | 0.7 kN |
| 800 N | 0.8 kN |
| 900 N | 0.9 kN |
| 1,000 N | 1 kN |
References
- 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