Convert Kilogram-forces to Newtons
1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons. Multiply the number of kilogram-forces by 9.80665.
Kilogram-forces to Newtons table
| Kilogram-forces | Newtons |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 9.80665 N |
| 2 kgf | 19.6133 N |
| 3 kgf | 29.41995 N |
| 4 kgf | 39.2266 N |
| 5 kgf | 49.03325 N |
| 10 kgf | 98.0665 N |
| 20 kgf | 196.133 N |
| 25 kgf | 245.16625 N |
| 50 kgf | 490.3325 N |
| 100 kgf | 980.665 N |
| 500 kgf | 4,903.325 N |
| 1000 kgf | 9,806.65 N |
Kilogram-forces to Newtons in your head
Multiply by 10.
That lands within 2% of the exact value.
10 kgf → 100 N in your head, 98.0665 N exactly.
About these units
The kilogram-force (kgf) is a metric unit of force, equal to 9.80665 newtons.
The newton (N) is an SI base or derived unit of force.
Going the other way, 1 newton = 0.10197162 kilogram-forces. Force is mass times acceleration. Engineering specs mix newtons, kilogram-force and pound-force freely, and the difference matters when you are sizing a bolt or a spring.
Frequently asked
- How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
- 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons.
- How do you convert kilogram-forces to newtons?
- Multiply the number of kilogram-forces by 9.80665.
- What is 10 kgf in N?
- 10 kgf = 98.0665 N.