How to convert newtons to kilonewtons
kN = N × 0.001Multiply the value in newtons by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).
A newton is smaller than a kilonewton: it takes 1,000 newtons to make one kilonewton.
Worked examples
- 1 newton1 N × 0.001 = 0.001 kN
- 5 newtons5 N × 0.001 = 0.005 kN
- 10 newtons10 N × 0.001 = 0.01 kN
- 20 newtons20 N × 0.001 = 0.02 kN
- 100 newtons100 N × 0.001 = 0.1 kN
Newtons to kilonewtons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Newtons (N) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 N | 0.0001 kN |
| 0.25 N | 0.00025 kN |
| 0.5 N | 0.0005 kN |
| 1 N | 0.001 kN |
| 2 N | 0.002 kN |
| 3 N | 0.003 kN |
| 4 N | 0.004 kN |
| 5 N | 0.005 kN |
| 6 N | 0.006 kN |
| 7 N | 0.007 kN |
| 8 N | 0.008 kN |
| 9 N | 0.009 kN |
| 10 N | 0.01 kN |
| Newtons (N) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 12 N | 0.012 kN |
| 15 N | 0.015 kN |
| 20 N | 0.02 kN |
| 25 N | 0.025 kN |
| 30 N | 0.03 kN |
| 40 N | 0.04 kN |
| 50 N | 0.05 kN |
| 75 N | 0.075 kN |
| 100 N | 0.1 kN |
| 250 N | 0.25 kN |
| 500 N | 0.5 kN |
| 1,000 N | 1 kN |
About the units
Newton (N)
The SI unit of force: 1 kg⋅m/s². An apple weighs about 1 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 newton?
There are 0.001 kilonewtons in one newton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert newtons to kilonewtons?
Multiply the number of newtons by 0.001. For example, 10 N × 0.001 = 0.01 kN.
How many newtons are in one kilonewton?
One kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.001.
What is 10 newtons in kilonewtons?
10 N = 0.01 kN.
Is this N 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.