Kilograms-force to kilonewtons
Type a value in kilograms-force to see it in kilonewtons straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilograms-force box.
- Read the result in kilonewtons as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kN = kgf × 0.00980665
Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 0.00980665 to get kilonewtons.
Example
To convert 25 kgf to kilonewtons: 25 × 0.00980665 = 0.245166 kN.
Conversion table
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 3 | 0.02942 |
| 5 | 0.0490332 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 20 | 0.196133 |
| 25 | 0.245166 |
| 50 | 0.490333 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 250 | 2.45166 |
| 500 | 4.90333 |
| 1,000 | 9.80665 |
About the units
- Kilogram-force
- The weight of one kilogram under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is also called the kilopond (kp).
- Kilonewton
- Exactly 1000 newtons, the usual unit for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many kilonewtons are in one kilogram-force?
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN exactly.
How do I convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons?
Use kN = kgf × 0.00980665. For example, 25 kgf = 0.245166 kN.
How many kilograms-force are in one kilonewton?
1 kN = 101.972 kgf.
What is the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?
The kilogram is a unit of mass, while the kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. So a 10 kg object presses down with about 98.07 newtons.
Why are climbing ropes and anchors rated in kilonewtons?
The kilonewton is a standard force unit that suits large loads. As a quick estimate, 1 kN is about 102 kilograms-force.