Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton Converter

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0.009807

1 kgf = 0.009807 kN

Formula:

kN = kgf × 0.00980665

With your value: 1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN

Other Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton conversions

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Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force (kgf)	Kilonewton (kN)
0.5	0.004903
1	0.009807
2	0.019613
5	0.049033
10	0.098066
15	0.1471
20	0.196133
25	0.245166
50	0.490333
100	0.980665
250	2.451663
500	4.903325
1000	9.80665

Kilonewton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table

Kilonewton (kN)	Kilogram-Force (kgf)
0.5	50.985811
1	101.971621
2	203.943243
5	509.858106
10	1,019.716213
15	1,529.574319
20	2,039.432426
25	2,549.290532
50	5,098.581065
100	10,197.16213
250	25,492.905324
500	50,985.810649
1000	101,971.621298

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kilogram-Force (kgf)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Kilonewton (kN)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton

To convert from Kilogram-Force (kgf) to Kilonewton (kN), multiply the value by 0.00980665.

Formula: kN = kgf × 0.00980665

Reverse: kgf = kN × 101.9716212978

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-Force. For example: 5 kgf
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.00980665
The result is: 0.049033 kN

About Kilogram-Force

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force. One kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Kilonewton

The kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force. One kilonewton equals 1000 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kilonewton are in 1 Kilogram-Force?

There are exactly 0.00980665 Kilonewton in 1 Kilogram-Force. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton is 0.00980665.

What is the formula to convert Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton?

The formula to convert Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton is: kN = kgf × 0.00980665. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton, you would multiply 10 by 0.00980665.

What is a Kilogram-Force?