How to convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons
kN = kgf × 0.00980665Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 0.00980665. To go the other way, multiply by 101.9716213 (or divide by 0.00980665).
A kilogram-force is smaller than a kilonewton: it takes 101.9716213 kilograms-force to make one kilonewton.
Worked examples
- 1 kilogram-force1 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.00980665 kN
- 5 kilograms-force5 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.04903325 kN
- 10 kilograms-force10 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.0980665 kN
- 20 kilograms-force20 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.196133 kN
- 100 kilograms-force100 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.980665 kN
Kilograms-force to kilonewtons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf | 0.000980665 kN |
| 0.25 kgf | 0.0024516625 kN |
| 0.5 kgf | 0.004903325 kN |
| 1 kgf | 0.00980665 kN |
| 2 kgf | 0.0196133 kN |
| 3 kgf | 0.02941995 kN |
| 4 kgf | 0.0392266 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.04903325 kN |
| 6 kgf | 0.0588399 kN |
| 7 kgf | 0.06864655 kN |
| 8 kgf | 0.0784532 kN |
| 9 kgf | 0.08825985 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.0980665 kN |
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 12 kgf | 0.1176798 kN |
| 15 kgf | 0.14709975 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.196133 kN |
| 25 kgf | 0.24516625 kN |
| 30 kgf | 0.2941995 kN |
| 40 kgf | 0.392266 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.4903325 kN |
| 75 kgf | 0.73549875 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.980665 kN |
| 250 kgf | 2.4516625 kN |
| 500 kgf | 4.903325 kN |
| 1,000 kgf | 9.80665 kN |
About the units
Kilogram-force (kgf)
The weight of one kilogram at standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Kilonewton (kN)
One thousand newtons; used for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear. One kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons (N).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewtons are in one kilogram-force?
There are 0.00980665 kilonewtons in one kilogram-force, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons?
Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 0.00980665. For example, 10 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.0980665 kN.
How many kilograms-force are in one kilonewton?
One kilonewton equals 101.9716213 kilograms-force. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.00980665.
What is 10 kilograms-force in kilonewtons?
10 kgf = 0.0980665 kN.
Is this kgf to kN converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.