Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons

Convert kilograms-force (kgf) to kilonewtons (kN) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kgf
kN
1 kgf = 0.009807 kN
Full precision:0.0098067 kN
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilograms-force to kilonewtons, we divide by 101.972 because one kilonewton equals exactly 101.972 kilograms-force.

1 kilonewton = 101.972 kilograms-force

Since there are 101.972 kilograms-force in every kilonewton, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 101.972 = 0.009807 kilonewtons

So 1 kilograms-force = 0.009807 kilonewtons.

Quick check: 0.009807 × 101.972 = 1 kilograms-force

How to Convert Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons

To convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons, divide the value by 101.972.

The Formula

Kilonewtons = Kilograms-force ÷ 101.972

Key Fact

1 kilonewton = 101.972 kilograms-force

Tip: To convert kilonewtons back to kilograms-force, multiply by 101.972.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kgf = 0.009807 kN
1 ÷ 101.972 = 0.009807
Example 2: 5 kgf = 0.049033 kN
5 ÷ 101.972 = 0.049033
Example 3: 10 kgf = 0.098066 kN
10 ÷ 101.972 = 0.098066

Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons Table

Kilograms-forceKilonewtons
1 kgf0.009807 kN
2 kgf0.019613 kN
5 kgf0.049033 kN
10 kgf0.098066 kN
20 kgf0.19613 kN
25 kgf0.24517 kN
50 kgf0.49033 kN
100 kgf0.98067 kN
250 kgf2.4517 kN
500 kgf4.9033 kN
1000 kgf9.8066 kN

1 Kilogram-force in Other Units

Unit1 kgf =
Kilograms-force to Newtons9.8066 N
Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons0.0098067 kN
Kilograms-force to Meganewtons0.00000981 MN
Kilograms-force to Millinewtons9806.65 mN
Kilograms-force to Pounds-force2.2046 lbf
Kilograms-force to Kilopounds-force0.0022046 kip
Kilograms-force to Ounces-force35.2739 ozf
Kilograms-force to Dynes980665 dyn
Kilograms-force to Grams-force1000 gf

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