Convert kilogram force to newton
Kilogram-force
The kilogram-force (kgf), also known as the kilopond (kp), is a gravitational unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity (9.80665 m/sĀ²), equal to exactly 9.80665 newtons. It was widely used in pre-SI European engineering and remains in informal use in many countries for expressing weights and forces. One kgf is approximately equal to 2.20462 pounds-force. Though not part of the SI system, it is still recognised in technical standards and everyday usage worldwide.
Newton
The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton. One newton is the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at one metre per second squared (1 N = 1 kgĀ·m/sĀ²). Roughly the weight of a small (100 g) apple under standard gravity, it is the base unit used throughout physics and engineering to express force, weight and thrust.
Kilogram-force to Newton conversion table
| Kilogram-force | Newton | Newton | Kilogram-force |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 | 1 | 0.101972 |
| 2 | 19.6133 | 2 | 0.203943 |
| 3 | 29.42 | 3 | 0.305915 |
| 5 | 49.0333 | 5 | 0.509858 |
| 10 | 98.0665 | 10 | 1.01972 |
| 20 | 196.133 | 20 | 2.03943 |
| 25 | 245.166 | 25 | 2.54929 |
| 50 | 490.333 | 50 | 5.09858 |
| 100 | 980.665 | 100 | 10.1972 |
| 250 | 2451.66 | 250 | 25.4929 |
| 500 | 4903.33 | 500 | 50.9858 |
| 1000 | 9806.65 | 1000 | 101.972 |
How to convert Kilogram-force to Newton
1 kgf = 9.80665 N. To convert any value, multiply it by 9.80665. For example, 25 kgf = 245.166 N.
Frequently asked questions
- How many N are there in one kgf?
- One kgf is equal to 9.80665 N.
- How do you convert Kilogram-force to Newton?
- Multiply the value in Kilogram-force by 9.80665 to get the result in Newton.
- How much is 25 kgf in N?
- 25 kgf is equal to 245.166 N.
- How do you convert Newton back to Kilogram-force?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Newton by 0.101972 to get Kilogram-force.