Kilograms-force to Newtons
Convert kilograms-force to newtons instantly.
Kilograms-force to Newtons (kgf to N) Converter
1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons
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- 1 kgf = 9.8066 N
- 5 kgf = 49.033 N
- 10 kgf = 98.067 N
- 25 kgf = 245.17 N
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How it’s calculated
N = kgf × 9.80665
- Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 9.80665.
- To go back, divide by 9.80665 (or multiply by 0.1019716213).
- 1 kgf = 9.80665 N · 1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
Quick examples
1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons · 1 N = 0.10197 kgf
- 1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons
- 5 kilograms-force = 49.033 newtons
- 10 kilograms-force = 98.067 newtons
- 25 kilograms-force = 245.17 newtons
- 100 kilograms-force = 980.66 newtons
Kilograms-force to newtons conversion table
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kgf | 0.98067 N |
| 0.5 kgf | 4.9033 N |
| 1 kgf | 9.8066 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.613 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.42 N |
| 4 kgf | 39.227 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.033 N |
| 6 kgf | 58.84 N |
| 7 kgf | 68.647 N |
| 8 kgf | 78.453 N |
| 9 kgf | 88.26 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.067 N |
| 15 kgf | 147.1 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.13 N |
| 25 kgf | 245.17 N |
| 30 kgf | 294.2 N |
| 40 kgf | 392.27 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.33 N |
| 75 kgf | 735.5 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.66 N |
| 250 kgf | 2,451.7 N |
| 500 kgf | 4,903.3 N |
| 1,000 kgf | 9,806.6 N |
About these units
Kilogram-force (kgf)
other
1 kgf = 9.80665 N (exact)
The force of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
Newton (N)
SI (metric)
Base unit
The SI unit of force: the push that speeds up 1 kg by 1 m/s every second.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?
Use N = kgf × 9.80665. Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 9.80665.
How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 9.8066 newtons (N); more precisely 9.80665.
How many kilograms-force are in 1 newton?
1 newton (N) equals 0.10197 kilograms-force (kgf); more precisely 0.1019716213.
What is 10 kgf in N?
10 kilograms-force = 98.067 newtons.
What is a kilogram-force?
The force of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
What is a newton?
The SI unit of force: the push that speeds up 1 kg by 1 m/s every second.
Related conversions
Formula: N = kgf × 9.80665. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.