Kilograms to Newtons Converter (kgf to N)
Enter the force in kilograms below to get the value converted to newtons.
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- Kilograms to Newtons Converter (kgf to N)
- How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Newtons
- How Many Newtons Are in One Kilogram-Force?
- What Is Kilogram-Force?
- What Is a Newton?
- Kilogram-Force to Newton Conversion Table
- References
- More Kilogram-Force & Newton Conversions
- Convert from Kilogram-Force
- Convert to Newtons
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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
| 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
- 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