Convert newtons to kilogram force
Newtons to kilogram-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the newtons to kilogram force chart further down the page.
1 newton equals 0.1019716213 kilogram-force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons.
How to convert newtons to kilogram force
To convert newtons to kilogram-force, multiply the newton value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
kgf = N × 0.1019716213
Worked example
Convert 15 N to kilogram-force:
15 N = 1.529574319 kgf
newtons to kilogram force conversion chart
Use this newtons to kilogram force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| newtons (N) | kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 N | 0.001019716213 kgf |
| 0.1 N | 0.01019716213 kgf |
| 1 N | 0.1019716213 kgf |
| 2 N | 0.2039432426 kgf |
| 3 N | 0.3059148639 kgf |
| 5 N | 0.5098581065 kgf |
| 10 N | 1.019716213 kgf |
| 20 N | 2.039432426 kgf |
| 50 N | 5.098581065 kgf |
| 100 N | 10.19716213 kgf |
| 1,000 N | 101.9716213 kgf |
What is a newton?
The newton is the SI unit of force: the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram force are in a newton?
1 newtons equals 0.1019716213 kilogram force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram force is 9.80665 newtons.
How do you convert newtons to kilogram force?
To convert newtons to kilogram-force, multiply the newton value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
What is 10 newtons in kilogram force?
10 newtons equals 1.019716213 kilogram force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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