Kilograms-force (kgf)
The kilogram-force (kilopond) is the weight of a one-kilogram mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 N.
Convert kilograms-force to any force unit
1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons
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1 kilogram-force in other units
| Newtons | 9.80665 N |
| Pounds-force | 2.204622622 lbf |
| Kilonewtons | 0.00980665 kN |
| Dynes | 980,665 dyn |
| Kips | 0.002204622622 kip |
What is a kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force (kilopond) is the weight of a one-kilogram mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 N. It was used in European engineering and is still common for thrust, bolt torque and material testing in some countries.
Where the kilogram-force sits among force units
The kilogram-force is number 10 of 18 on our scale of force units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Kilograms-force in real life
One kilogram-force is about the weight of a liter of water, or about the weight of 9.8 apples, or about 14% of the weight of a bowling ball, or about the weight of 1,001 paperclips.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force (kilopond) is the weight of a one-kilogram mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 N.
How is the kilogram-force defined?
The weight of 1 kg under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 N.
How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons.
How many pounds-force are in a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force equals 2.204622622 pounds-force.
How many kilonewtons are in a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force equals 0.00980665 kilonewtons.