Kilograms-force to Newtons Converter

1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 9.80665 newtons (N).

Quick answer

  • 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons
  • 1 newton = 0.1019716213 kilograms-force
  • Formula: N = kgf × 9.80665

1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons

How to convert kilograms-force to newtons

N = kgf × 9.80665

To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665.

Example: 42 kgf to N

  1. Start with the value in kilograms-force: 42 kgf.
  2. Multiply by 9.80665: 42 × 9.80665 = 411.8793.
  3. Result: 42 kilograms-force = 411.8793 newtons.

Going the other way, 1 newton = 0.101971621298 kilograms-force, so to convert newtons back to kilograms-force you divide by the same number. See newtons to kilograms-force.

Kilograms-force to newtons conversion table

Kilograms-force (kgf)Newtons (N)
0.1 kgf 0.980665 N
0.2 kgf 1.96133 N
0.3 kgf 2.941995 N
0.4 kgf 3.92266 N
0.5 kgf 4.903325 N
0.6 kgf 5.88399 N
0.7 kgf 6.864655 N
0.8 kgf 7.84532 N
0.9 kgf 8.825985 N
1 kgf 9.80665 N
1.5 kgf 14.709975 N
2 kgf 19.6133 N
2.5 kgf 24.516625 N
3 kgf 29.41995 N
3.5 kgf 34.323275 N
4 kgf 39.2266 N
4.5 kgf 44.129925 N
5 kgf 49.03325 N
6 kgf 58.8399 N
7 kgf 68.64655 N
7.5 kgf 73.549875 N
8 kgf 78.4532 N
9 kgf 88.25985 N
10 kgf 98.0665 N
11 kgf 107.87315 N
12 kgf 117.6798 N
13 kgf 127.48645 N
14 kgf 137.2931 N
15 kgf 147.09975 N
16 kgf 156.9064 N
17 kgf 166.71305 N
18 kgf 176.5197 N
19 kgf 186.32635 N
20 kgf 196.133 N
21 kgf 205.93965 N
22 kgf 215.7463 N
23 kgf 225.55295 N
24 kgf 235.3596 N
25 kgf 245.16625 N
26 kgf 254.9729 N

More kgf to N values

What is a kilogram-force?

The kilogram-force (kilopond) is the weight of a one-kilogram mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 N.

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What is a newton?

The newton is the SI unit of force, named after Isaac Newton.

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Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

One kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons.

How many kilograms-force are in a newton?

One newton is 0.1019716213 kilograms-force.

What is the formula to convert kilograms-force to newtons?

N = kgf × 9.80665.