Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons
1 kgf ≈ 0.009807 kN. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kN = kgf × (9.80665) × (0.001)1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN
kilogram-force (kgf)
Kilogram-force is a unit of force: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. Defined using standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s², not local gravitational acceleration.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
kilonewton (kN)
Kilonewton is a unit of force: 1 kN = 1,000 N.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| kgf | kN |
|---|---|
| = 0.00980665 | |
| = 0.0196133 | |
| ≈ 0.0490332 | |
| = 0.0980665 | |
| ≈ 0.1471 | |
| = 0.196133 | |
| ≈ 0.245166 | |
| ≈ 0.2942 | |
| = 0.392266 | |
| ≈ 0.441299 |
| kgf | kN |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.490333 | |
| = 0.588399 | |
| ≈ 0.686465 | |
| = 0.784532 | |
| ≈ 0.882598 | |
| = 0.980665 | |
| ≈ 1.471 | |
| ≈ 1.56906 | |
| ≈ 1.66713 | |
| ≈ 1.7652 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewtons are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kgf ≈ 0.009807 kN. kN = kgf × (9.80665) × (0.001)
How do I convert kgf to kN?
kN = kgf × (9.80665) × (0.001)
Is 1 kilogram-force bigger than 1 kilonewton?
1 kgf ≈ 0.009807 kN.
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