Newtons to Kilograms-force Converter

1 newton (N) equals 0.101971621298 kilograms-force (kgf).

Quick answer

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

1 newton = 0.1019716213 kilograms-force

How to convert newtons to kilograms-force

kgf = N ÷ 9.80665

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

Example: 42 N to kgf

  1. Start with the value in newtons: 42 N.
  2. Divide by 9.80665: 42 ÷ 9.80665 = 4.282808095.
  3. Result: 42 newtons = 4.282808095 kilograms-force.

Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons, so to convert kilograms-force back to newtons you multiply by the same number. See kilograms-force to newtons.

Newtons to kilograms-force conversion table

Newtons (N)Kilograms-force (kgf)
0.1 N 0.01019716213 kgf
0.2 N 0.02039432426 kgf
0.3 N 0.03059148639 kgf
0.4 N 0.04078864852 kgf
0.5 N 0.05098581065 kgf
0.6 N 0.06118297278 kgf
0.7 N 0.07138013491 kgf
0.8 N 0.08157729704 kgf
0.9 N 0.09177445917 kgf
1 N 0.1019716213 kgf
1.5 N 0.1529574319 kgf
2 N 0.2039432426 kgf
2.5 N 0.2549290532 kgf
3 N 0.3059148639 kgf
3.5 N 0.3569006745 kgf
4 N 0.4078864852 kgf
4.5 N 0.4588722958 kgf
5 N 0.5098581065 kgf
6 N 0.6118297278 kgf
7 N 0.7138013491 kgf
7.5 N 0.7647871597 kgf
8 N 0.8157729704 kgf
9 N 0.9177445917 kgf
10 N 1.019716213 kgf
11 N 1.121687834 kgf
12 N 1.223659456 kgf
13 N 1.325631077 kgf
14 N 1.427602698 kgf
15 N 1.529574319 kgf
16 N 1.631545941 kgf
17 N 1.733517562 kgf
18 N 1.835489183 kgf
19 N 1.937460805 kgf
20 N 2.039432426 kgf
21 N 2.141404047 kgf
22 N 2.243375669 kgf
23 N 2.34534729 kgf
24 N 2.447318911 kgf
25 N 2.549290532 kgf
26 N 2.651262154 kgf

More N to kgf values

What is a newton?

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

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What is a kilogram-force?

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

More about kilograms-force →

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms-force are in a newton?

One newton is 0.1019716213 kilograms-force.

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

One kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons.

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

kgf = N ÷ 9.80665.