Kilonewtons to Kilogram-Force Conversion (kN to kgf)

Kilonewtons to Kilogram-Force Converter

Enter the force in kilonewtons below to get the value converted to kilogram-force.

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Result in Kilogram-Force:

1 kN = 101.97162 kgf

How to Convert Kilonewtons to Kilogram-Force

To convert a measurement in kilonewtons to a measurement in kilogram-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 101.97162 kilogram-force/kilonewton.

Since one kilonewton is equal to 101.97162 kilogram-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:

kilogram-force = kilonewtons × 101.97162

The force in kilogram-force is equal to the force in kilonewtons multiplied by 101.97162.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilonewtons to kilogram-force using the formula above.

kilogram-force = (5 kN × 101.97162) = 509.8581 kgf

How Many Kilogram-Force Are in a Kilonewton?

There are 101.97162 kilogram-force in a kilonewton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 kN = 101.97162 kgf

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

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.

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 kg_F. For example, 1 kilogram-force can be written as 1 kgf or 1 kg_F.

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

Learn more about kilogram-force.

Kilonewton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table

Table showing various kilonewton measurements converted to kilogram-force.
Kilonewtons	Kilogram-force
1 kN	101.97 kgf
2 kN	203.94 kgf
3 kN	305.91 kgf
4 kN	407.89 kgf
5 kN	509.86 kgf
6 kN	611.83 kgf
7 kN	713.8 kgf
8 kN	815.77 kgf
9 kN	917.74 kgf
10 kN	1,020 kgf
11 kN	1,122 kgf
12 kN	1,224 kgf
13 kN	1,326 kgf
14 kN	1,428 kgf
15 kN	1,530 kgf
16 kN	1,632 kgf
17 kN	1,734 kgf
18 kN	1,835 kgf
19 kN	1,937 kgf
20 kN	2,039 kgf
21 kN	2,141 kgf
22 kN	2,243 kgf
23 kN	2,345 kgf
24 kN	2,447 kgf
25 kN	2,549 kgf
26 kN	2,651 kgf
27 kN	2,753 kgf
28 kN	2,855 kgf
29 kN	2,957 kgf
30 kN	3,059 kgf
31 kN	3,161 kgf
32 kN	3,263 kgf
33 kN	3,365 kgf
34 kN	3,467 kgf
35 kN	3,569 kgf
36 kN	3,671 kgf
37 kN	3,773 kgf
38 kN	3,875 kgf
39 kN	3,977 kgf
40 kN	4,079 kgf

Table showing various kilonewton measurements converted to kilogram-force.

Kilonewtons

Kilogram-force

1 kN

101.97 kgf

2 kN

203.94 kgf

3 kN

305.91 kgf

4 kN

407.89 kgf

5 kN

509.86 kgf

6 kN

611.83 kgf

7 kN

713.8 kgf

8 kN

815.77 kgf

9 kN

917.74 kgf

10 kN

1,020 kgf

11 kN

1,122 kgf

12 kN

1,224 kgf

13 kN

1,326 kgf

14 kN

1,428 kgf

15 kN

1,530 kgf

16 kN

1,632 kgf

17 kN

1,734 kgf

18 kN

1,835 kgf

19 kN

1,937 kgf

20 kN

2,039 kgf

21 kN

2,141 kgf

22 kN

2,243 kgf

23 kN

2,345 kgf

24 kN

2,447 kgf

25 kN

2,549 kgf

26 kN

2,651 kgf

27 kN

2,753 kgf

28 kN

2,855 kgf

29 kN

2,957 kgf

30 kN

3,059 kgf

31 kN

3,161 kgf

32 kN

3,263 kgf

33 kN

3,365 kgf

34 kN

3,467 kgf

35 kN

3,569 kgf

36 kN

3,671 kgf

37 kN

3,773 kgf

38 kN

3,875 kgf

39 kN

3,977 kgf

40 kN

4,079 kgf