Convert kilogram force to kN
Kilogram-force to kilonewtons. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilogram force to kN chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force equals 0.00980665 kilonewtons. Going the other way, 1 kilonewton = 101.9716213 kilogram-force.
How to convert kilogram force to kN
To convert kilogram-force to kilonewtons, multiply the kilogram-force value by 0.00980665. You can also divide by 101.9716213 to get the same answer.
kN = kgf × 0.00980665
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf to kilonewtons:
15 kgf = 0.14709975 kN
kilogram force to kN conversion chart
Use this kilogram force to kN table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force (kgf) | kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf | 0.0000980665 kN |
| 0.1 kgf | 0.000980665 kN |
| 1 kgf | 0.00980665 kN |
| 2 kgf | 0.0196133 kN |
| 3 kgf | 0.02941995 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.04903325 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.0980665 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.196133 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.4903325 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.980665 kN |
| 1,000 kgf | 9.80665 kN |
What is a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is the force unit behind pressure readings given in kgf/cm².
What is a kilonewton?
A kilonewton is 1,000 newtons — roughly the weight of 102 kilograms at the Earth’s surface. Structural loads and climbing hardware ratings are given in kilonewtons.
Frequently asked questions
How many kN are in a kilogram-force?
1 kilogram force equals 0.00980665 kN. Going the other way, 1 kN is 101.9716213 kilogram force.
How do you convert kilogram force to kN?
To convert kilogram-force to kilonewtons, multiply the kilogram-force value by 0.00980665. You can also divide by 101.9716213 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kilogram force in kN?
10 kilogram force equals 0.0980665 kN. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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