Convert kilograms-force to newtons

Explanation

From this page you can convert kilograms-force to newtons (or kgf to N) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from kilograms-force to newtons you need to multiply by 9.8067. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 kgf≈9.8067 N

kilograms-forcekgf

dimension	force
symbol	kgf
synonyms	kilopond

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force.

Definition of the kilogram-force

One kilogram-force is equal to 1000 grams-force.

Value in terms of the SI

One kilogram-force is equivalent to 9.80665 newtons.

NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9

Equivalences

One kilogram-force is also equivalent to:

≈ 2.2 pounds-force

Prefix

kilo

10³

The prefix kilo- comes from the ancient Greek chilioi meaning thousand. The associated multiplicative factor is 1000 or 10³.

Gram-force multiples

milligram-force	mgf	0.001
gram-force	gf	1
kilogram-force	kgf	1000
megagram-force	Mgf	1 000 000

Related Conversions

newtonsN

dimension	force
system	International system of units (SI)
symbol	N

The newton (N) is the derived SI unit of force.

Definition of the newton

One newton is the force that increases the momentum of a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 meter per second every second.

The newton is homogeneous to kilogram meter per second squared.

N = kg m s⁻²

The International System of Units 9^th edition p. 137

Equivalences

One newton is equivalent to:

Some Facts

The Airbus A330neo is equipped with two Trent 7000 engines from Rolls-Royce. They are each capable of a delivering a continuous thrust of 289200 newtons.

Newton units

millinewton	mN	0.001
newton	N	1
kilonewton	kN	1000
meganewton	MN	1 000 000