Convert kilogram-force to newton instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected kgf values converted to N using the exact factor from this tool.
| kgf | N |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.980665 |
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 3 | 29.41995 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 20 | 196.133 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 1,000 | 9,806.65 |
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 kgf = 9.80665 N
1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
To convert kilogram-force to newton, multiply by 9.80665.
To convert newton to kilogram-force, multiply by 0.1019716213.
Example: convert 10 kgf to N
10 × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N
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.
The newton is the SI unit of force — the push or pull needed to accelerate one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
Newtons quantify rocket thrust, spring ratings, and engineering loads in metric countries worldwide.
N = kgf × 9.80665kgf = N × 0.1019716213, 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.