Convert kilogram-force to kilonewton instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected kgf values converted to kN using the exact factor from this tool.
| kgf | kN |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.000980665 |
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 3 | 0.02941995 |
| 5 | 0.04903325 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 20 | 0.196133 |
| 50 | 0.4903325 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 1,000 | 9.80665 |
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN
1 kN = 101.9716212978 kgf
To convert kilogram-force to kilonewton, multiply by 0.00980665.
To convert kilonewton to kilogram-force, multiply by 101.9716212978.
Example: convert 10 kgf to kN
10 × 0.00980665 = 0.0980665 kN
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
The kilogram-force (kgf) is the gravitational force on one kilogram of mass at standard gravity — exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Kilograms-force appear on old spring scales and some Asian industrial specs; do not confuse with kilograms of mass.
A kilonewton is one thousand newtons — a practical scale for structural loads and vehicle crash testing.
Kilonewtons describe bridge bearing capacity, elevator safety ratings, and heavy machinery forces.
kN = kgf × 0.00980665kgf = kN × 101.9716212978, using the same exact factors as this converter.Jump to any force conversion starting from kilogram-force — including the reverse direction and every other unit in our dataset.