Kilograms-force to Newtons
1 kgf ≈ 9.807 N. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
N = kgf × (9.80665) × (1)1 kgf = 9.80665 N
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
newton (N)
One newton is the net force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram at 1 meter per second squared: 1 N = 1 kg·m/s².
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| kgf | N |
|---|---|
| = 9.80665 | |
| = 19.6133 | |
| ≈ 49.0332 | |
| = 98.0665 | |
| ≈ 147.1 | |
| = 196.133 | |
| ≈ 245.166 | |
| ≈ 294.2 | |
| = 392.266 | |
| ≈ 441.299 |
| kgf | N |
|---|---|
| ≈ 490.332 | |
| = 588.399 | |
| ≈ 686.465 | |
| = 784.532 | |
| ≈ 882.598 | |
| = 980.665 | |
| ≈ 1,471 | |
| ≈ 1,569.06 | |
| ≈ 1,667.13 | |
| ≈ 1,765.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kgf ≈ 9.807 N. N = kgf × (9.80665) × (1)
How do I convert kgf to N?
N = kgf × (9.80665) × (1)
Is 1 kilogram-force bigger than 1 newton?
1 kgf ≈ 9.807 N.
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