Convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons
Convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons instantly. 1 Kilogram-force (kgf) equals 0.009807 Kilonewtons (kN).
Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons conversion table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.009807 kN |
| 2 kgf | 0.01961 kN |
| 3 kgf | 0.02942 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.04903 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.09807 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.1961 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.4903 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.9807 kN |
| 500 kgf | 4.9033 kN |
| 1,000 kgf | 9.8067 kN |
1 Kilogram-force = 0.009807 Kilonewtons · multiply Kilogram-force by 0.009807
About converting Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons
Kilogram-force (kgf) and Kilonewtons (kN) are both units of force, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Kilogram-force figure by 0.009807. Ten Kilogram-force comes to 0.09807 Kilonewtons, and a hundred works out at 0.9807 Kilonewtons.
Rule of thumb: going from Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons divides, so the figure always shrinks — it takes about 101.9716 Kilogram-force to make a single Kilonewton. If your answer came out bigger, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force, also called the kilopond, is the force standard gravity exerts on one kilogram — the metric world’s version of the idea the pound-force serves, and deprecated for exactly the same reason: it quietly blurs mass into force. It has not vanished, though. Older European machinery is labelled in kgf or kp, spring balances and torque tools still carry the scale, and it lingers in medical and industrial settings where a pull or a grip strength expressed in familiar "kilos" means more to the person reading the dial than a number of newtons would.
What is a Kilonewton?
The kilonewton is a thousand newtons, and it is where force engineering actually lives. Structural drawings specify loads in kN because the forces in a building are simply too large to write out in newtons without a trail of zeros. It is also the number climbers stake their lives on: every carabiner carries its strength rating stamped into the spine in kN, given separately for the major and minor axes, and the gap between those two figures is the whole reason gate orientation matters. Lifting gear, anchors and rope ratings all use it for the same reason.
To put both in perspective: lifting a 10 kg suitcase takes about 10 kilogram-force, while a climbing carabiner is rated at around 24 kilonewtons.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilonewtons to Kilogram-force converter, or browse all Force converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilonewtons are in one Kilogram-force?
There are 0.009807 Kilonewtons in one Kilogram-force.
How do I convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons?
Multiply the number of Kilogram-force by 0.009807. For example, 10 Kilogram-force = 0.09807 Kilonewtons.
What is 100 Kilogram-force in Kilonewtons?
100 Kilogram-force is equal to 0.9807 Kilonewtons.
How do I convert Kilonewtons to Kilogram-force?
Multiply the Kilonewtons value by 101.9716 (or divide by 0.009807).
Is this Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Kilogram-force and Kilonewtons are both fixed against the same base by international agreement — but the decimal shown here is rounded for readability, because the true ratio does not terminate. For engineering or scientific work, carry more decimal places than this page displays.
What is a Kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force, also called the kilopond, is the force standard gravity exerts on one kilogram — the metric world’s version of the idea the pound-force serves, and deprecated for exactly the same reason: it quietly blurs mass into force. It has not vanished, though. Older European machinery is labelled in kgf or kp, spring balances and torque tools still carry the scale, and it lingers in medical and industrial settings where a pull or a grip strength expressed in familiar "kilos" means more to the person reading the dial than a number of newtons would.
What is a Kilonewton?
The kilonewton is a thousand newtons, and it is where force engineering actually lives. Structural drawings specify loads in kN because the forces in a building are simply too large to write out in newtons without a trail of zeros. It is also the number climbers stake their lives on: every carabiner carries its strength rating stamped into the spine in kN, given separately for the major and minor axes, and the gap between those two figures is the whole reason gate orientation matters. Lifting gear, anchors and rope ratings all use it for the same reason.