How to convert kilograms-force to newtons
N = kgf × 9.80665Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 9.80665. To go the other way, multiply by 0.1019716213 (or divide by 9.80665).
A kilogram-force is larger than a newton: one kilogram-force contains 9.80665 newtons.
Worked examples
- 1 kilogram-force1 kgf × 9.80665 = 9.80665 N
- 5 kilograms-force5 kgf × 9.80665 = 49.03325 N
- 10 kilograms-force10 kgf × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N
- 20 kilograms-force20 kgf × 9.80665 = 196.133 N
- 100 kilograms-force100 kgf × 9.80665 = 980.665 N
Kilograms-force to newtons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf | 0.980665 N |
| 0.25 kgf | 2.4516625 N |
| 0.5 kgf | 4.903325 N |
| 1 kgf | 9.80665 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.6133 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.41995 N |
| 4 kgf | 39.2266 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.03325 N |
| 6 kgf | 58.8399 N |
| 7 kgf | 68.64655 N |
| 8 kgf | 78.4532 N |
| 9 kgf | 88.25985 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.0665 N |
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 12 kgf | 117.6798 N |
| 15 kgf | 147.09975 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.133 N |
| 25 kgf | 245.16625 N |
| 30 kgf | 294.1995 N |
| 40 kgf | 392.266 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 75 kgf | 735.49875 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 250 kgf | 2,451.6625 N |
| 500 kgf | 4,903.325 N |
| 1,000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
About the units
Kilogram-force (kgf)
The weight of one kilogram at standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Newton (N)
The SI unit of force: 1 kg⋅m/s². An apple weighs about 1 N.
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons are in one kilogram-force?
There are 9.80665 newtons in one kilogram-force, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?
Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665. For example, 10 kgf × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N.
How many kilograms-force are in one newton?
One newton equals 0.1019716213 kilograms-force. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 9.80665.
What is 10 kilograms-force in newtons?
10 kgf = 98.0665 N.
Is this kgf to N 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.