kgf to Newtons Converter

1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons.

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1 kilogram-force =

9.80665 Newton (N)

1 Kilogram-force (kgf) × 9.80665 = 9.80665 Newton (N)

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The working

1. Convert 1 Kilogram-force (kgf) to newtons: 1 × 9.80665 = 9.80665.
2. Convert to Newton (N): 9.80665 ÷ 1 = 9.80665.

1 Kilogram-force (kgf) in every unit

Newton (N)9.80665 Newton (N)

Kilonewton (kN)0.00980665 Kilonewton (kN)

Pound-force (lbf)2.20462 Pound-force (lbf)

Kilogram-force (kgf)1 Kilogram-force (kgf)

Dyne (dyn)980,665 Dyne (dyn)

Typical forces

Bite force, human: 700 N
Grip strength: 500 N
Car braking force: 10,000 N
Towing hitch rating: 2,000 kgf ≈ 19.6 kN
Mosquito wing thrust: ~1 dyn
Weight of 1 apple: ≈ 1 N

Conversion table

Kilograms-force to Newtons

Kilograms-force to Newtons
Kilograms-force	Newtons
1	9.8066
2	19.613
3	29.42
4	39.227
5	49.033
6	58.84
7	68.647
8	78.453
9	88.26
10	98.066
15	147.1
20	196.13
25	245.17
50	490.33
100	980.66

Newtons to Kilograms-force

Newtons to Kilograms-force
Newtons	Kilograms-force
1	0.10197
2	0.20394
3	0.30591
4	0.40789
5	0.50986
6	0.61183
7	0.7138
8	0.81577
9	0.91774
10	1.0197
15	1.5296
20	2.0394
25	2.5493
50	5.0986
100	10.197

Formula and worked example

newtons = kilograms-force × 9.80665.

Convert 10 kilograms-force to newtons: 10 × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N.

When you need this

Older gauges, climbing equipment and hand-grip dynamometers use kilogram-force, while modern specifications use newtons.

Questions people ask

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

One kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons.

How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?

Multiply the number of kilograms-force by 9.80665.

What is 10 kgf in N?

10 kilograms-force is 98.0665 newtons.

How do I convert newtons back to kilograms-force?

Multiply by 0.10197162: one newton is 0.10197162 kilograms-force.

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How we calculate this

Force units follow the SI newton (1 kg·m/s²) and the standard gravity value 9.80665 m/s² used to define kilogram-force and pound-force. Source: BIPM (SI Brochure).

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