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Kilograms-force to Newtons

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons · 1 N = 0.10197 kgf

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons

How it’s calculated

N = kgf × 9.80665

  • Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 9.80665.
  • To go back, divide by 9.80665 (or multiply by 0.1019716213).
  • 1 kgf = 9.80665 N · 1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step

  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44; BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.).

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put kgf in the denominator so it cancels, leaving N.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 9.8066 N

1 kgf in other units

Batch convert kgf → N
Results
  1. 1 kgf = 9.8066 N
  2. 5 kgf = 49.033 N
  3. 10 kgf = 98.067 N
  4. 25 kgf = 245.17 N

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Quick examples

  • 1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons
  • 5 kilograms-force = 49.033 newtons
  • 10 kilograms-force = 98.067 newtons
  • 25 kilograms-force = 245.17 newtons
  • 100 kilograms-force = 980.66 newtons

About these units

Kilogram-force (kgf)

other

Exactly 9.806 65 N.

1 kgf = 9.80665 N

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Newton (N)

SI (metric)

1 kg·m/s².

Base unit

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Kilograms-force to newtons conversion table

kilogram-force (kgf) to newton (N)
Kilograms-force (kgf)Newtons (N)
0.1 kgf0.98067 N
0.5 kgf4.9033 N
1 kgf9.8066 N
2 kgf19.613 N
3 kgf29.42 N
4 kgf39.227 N
5 kgf49.033 N
6 kgf58.84 N
7 kgf68.647 N
8 kgf78.453 N
9 kgf88.26 N
10 kgf98.067 N
15 kgf147.1 N
20 kgf196.13 N
25 kgf245.17 N
30 kgf294.2 N
40 kgf392.27 N
50 kgf490.33 N
75 kgf735.5 N
100 kgf980.66 N
250 kgf2,451.7 N
500 kgf4,903.3 N
1,000 kgf9,806.6 N

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?

Use N = kgf × 9.80665. Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 9.80665.

How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?

1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 9.8066 newtons (N); more precisely 9.80665.

How many kilograms-force are in 1 newton?

1 newton (N) equals 0.10197 kilograms-force (kgf); more precisely 0.1019716213.

What is 10 kgf in N?

10 kilograms-force = 98.067 newtons.

What is a kilogram-force?

Exactly 9.806 65 N.

What is a newton?

1 kg·m/s².

Formula: N = kgf × 9.80665. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.