Conversion table
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 9.807 |
| 5 kgf | 49.033 |
| 10 kgf | 98.066 |
| 25 kgf | 245.166 |
| 50 kgf | 490.333 |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 |
| 250 kgf | 2451.663 |
| 500 kgf | 4903.325 |
How to convert kgf to N
N = kgf × 9.80665reverse: kgf = N × 0.10197 · g = 9.80665 m/s squared
- kgf
- kilograms-force you enter
- N
- the result in newtons
- 9.80665
- newtons in one kilogram-force (standard gravity)
A kilogram-force uses standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s squared. Where gravity differs the real force shifts slightly, but the converter uses the standard figure the unit is defined by.
Do not mix this up with mass. A scale reading in kilograms is telling you mass; the force it takes to hold that mass up is the kilogram-force.
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons is 1 kgf?
One kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons under standard gravity.
How many kgf is 100 N?
100 newtons is about 10.2 kilograms-force.
Is kilogram-force the same as a kilogram?
No. A kilogram is mass; a kilogram-force is the force gravity applies to that mass, and it equals 9.80665 N.
What is 50 kgf in newtons?
50 kilograms-force is about 490.3 newtons.
Why is the factor 9.80665?
That is the defined value of standard gravity in metres per second squared, and force equals mass times acceleration.