Convert Kilogram-force to Newtons
Convert Kilogram-force to Newtons instantly. 1 Kilogram-force (kgf) equals 9.8067 Newtons (N).
Kilogram-force to Newtons conversion table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 9.8067 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.6133 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.42 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.0333 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.0665 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.133 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 500 kgf | 4,903.33 N |
| 1,000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
1 Kilogram-force = 9.8067 Newtons · multiply Kilogram-force by 9.8067
About converting Kilogram-force to Newtons
Kilogram-force (kgf) and Newtons (N) are both units of force, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Kilogram-force figure by 9.8067. Ten Kilogram-force comes to 98.0665 Newtons, and a hundred works out at 980.665 Newtons.
Rule of thumb: going from Kilogram-force to Newtons multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Kilogram-force is already 9.8067 Newtons. If your answer came out smaller, 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 Newton?
The newton is the SI unit of force, and it is defined with unusual clarity: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared. There is nothing arbitrary in it and no historical artefact — it falls straight out of the kilogram, the metre and the second. It is named after Isaac Newton, whose second law is the sentence the definition is built from. In practice it is a small unit; holding an apple in your palm takes roughly one newton, which is a pleasing coincidence given the story. That smallness is why structural work runs in kilonewtons.
To put both in perspective: lifting a 10 kg suitcase takes about 10 kilogram-force, while holding a small apple takes about one newton.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Newtons to Kilogram-force converter, or browse all Force converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Newtons are in one Kilogram-force?
There are 9.8067 Newtons in one Kilogram-force.
How do I convert Kilogram-force to Newtons?
Multiply the number of Kilogram-force by 9.8067. For example, 10 Kilogram-force = 98.0665 Newtons.
What is 100 Kilogram-force in Newtons?
100 Kilogram-force is equal to 980.665 Newtons.
How do I convert Newtons to Kilogram-force?
Multiply the Newtons value by 0.102 (or divide by 9.8067).
Is this Kilogram-force to Newtons conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Kilogram-force and Newtons 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 Newton?
The newton is the SI unit of force, and it is defined with unusual clarity: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one metre per second squared. There is nothing arbitrary in it and no historical artefact — it falls straight out of the kilogram, the metre and the second. It is named after Isaac Newton, whose second law is the sentence the definition is built from. In practice it is a small unit; holding an apple in your palm takes roughly one newton, which is a pleasing coincidence given the story. That smallness is why structural work runs in kilonewtons.