Kilonewtons to kilograms-force
Type a value in kilonewtons to see it in kilograms-force straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilonewtons box.
- Read the result in kilograms-force as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kgf = kN × 101.9716213
Multiply the value in kilonewtons by 101.9716213 to get kilograms-force.
Example
To convert 25 kN to kilograms-force: 25 × 101.9716213 = 2,549.29 kgf.
Conversion table
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Kilograms-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101.972 |
| 2 | 203.943 |
| 3 | 305.915 |
| 5 | 509.858 |
| 10 | 1,019.72 |
| 20 | 2,039.43 |
| 25 | 2,549.29 |
| 50 | 5,098.58 |
| 100 | 10,197.2 |
| 250 | 25,492.9 |
| 500 | 50,985.8 |
| 1,000 | 101,972 |
About the units
- Kilonewton
- Exactly 1000 newtons, the usual unit for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear.
- Kilogram-force
- The weight of one kilogram under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is also called the kilopond (kp).
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 kilograms-force are in one kilonewton?
1 kN = 101.972 kgf exactly.
How do I convert kilonewtons to kilograms-force?
Use kgf = kN × 101.9716213. For example, 25 kN = 2,549.29 kgf.
How many kilonewtons are in one kilogram-force?
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN.
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.