How to convert newtons to kilograms-force
kgf = N × 0.1019716213Because one kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons, you can also divide: kgf = N ÷ 9.80665.
A newton is smaller than a kilogram-force: it takes 9.80665 newtons to make one kilogram-force.
Worked examples
- 1 newton1 N × 0.1019716213 = 0.1019716213 kgf
- 5 newtons5 N × 0.1019716213 = 0.5098581065 kgf
- 10 newtons10 N × 0.1019716213 = 1.019716213 kgf
- 20 newtons20 N × 0.1019716213 = 2.039432426 kgf
- 100 newtons100 N × 0.1019716213 = 10.19716213 kgf
Newtons to kilograms-force conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Newtons (N) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 N | 0.010197162 kgf |
| 0.25 N | 0.025492905 kgf |
| 0.5 N | 0.050985811 kgf |
| 1 N | 0.10197162 kgf |
| 2 N | 0.20394324 kgf |
| 3 N | 0.30591486 kgf |
| 4 N | 0.40788649 kgf |
| 5 N | 0.50985811 kgf |
| 6 N | 0.61182973 kgf |
| 7 N | 0.71380135 kgf |
| 8 N | 0.81577297 kgf |
| 9 N | 0.91774459 kgf |
| 10 N | 1.0197162 kgf |
| Newtons (N) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 12 N | 1.2236595 kgf |
| 15 N | 1.5295743 kgf |
| 20 N | 2.0394324 kgf |
| 25 N | 2.5492905 kgf |
| 30 N | 3.0591486 kgf |
| 40 N | 4.0788649 kgf |
| 50 N | 5.0985811 kgf |
| 75 N | 7.6478716 kgf |
| 100 N | 10.197162 kgf |
| 250 N | 25.492905 kgf |
| 500 N | 50.985811 kgf |
| 1,000 N | 101.97162 kgf |
About the units
Newton (N)
The SI unit of force: 1 kg⋅m/s². An apple weighs about 1 N.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
The weight of one kilogram at standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force are in one newton?
There are 0.1019716213 kilograms-force in one newton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert newtons to kilograms-force?
Multiply the number of newtons by 0.1019716213. For example, 10 N × 0.1019716213 = 1.019716213 kgf.
How many newtons are in one kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.1019716213.
What is 10 newtons in kilograms-force?
10 N = 1.019716213 kgf.
Is this N to kgf 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.