Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons Converter
Convert kgf to kN instantly. 1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN.
Conversion Formula
kN = kgf × 0.00980665
Example
25 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.24516625 kN
Convert the other way: Kilonewtons to Kilogram-force →
Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons Conversion Table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.000980665 |
| 0.5 | 0.004903325 |
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 5 | 0.04903325 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 20 | 0.196133 |
| 25 | 0.24516625 |
| 50 | 0.4903325 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 500 | 4.903325 |
| 1,000 | 9.80665 |
About These Units
- Kilogram-force (kgf)
- Exactly 9.80665 N, the weight of a 1 kg mass under standard gravity. It is not an SI unit, but it still appears on hand-grip dynamometers, older pressure gauges, and older machinery specifications.
- Kilonewtons (kN)
- Exactly 1,000 newtons, about the weight of a 102 kg mass. Kilonewtons rate climbing ropes and carabiners, structural loads in civil engineering, and jet engine thrust.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kN are in 1 kgf?
1 kgf equals 0.00980665 kN.
How do I convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons?
Multiply your Kilogram-force value by 0.00980665. For example, 25 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.24516625 kN.
How many kgf are in 1 kN?
1 kN equals 101.9716213 kgf.