Kilograms-force to Newtons

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

kgf
N
1 kgf = 9.8066 N
Full precision:9.8066 N
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilograms-force to newtons, we multiply by 9.8066 because one kilogram-force equals exactly 9.8066 newtons.

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons

Since each kilogram-force contains 9.8066 newtons, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 9.8066 = 9.8066 newtons

So 1 kilograms-force = 9.8066 newtons.

✓Quick check: 9.8066 ÷ 9.8066 = 1 kilograms-force
↔ Newtons to Kilograms-force

How to Convert Kilograms-force to Newtons

To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply the value by 9.8066.

The Formula

Newtons = Kilograms-force × 9.8066

Key Fact

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons

Tip: To convert newtons back to kilograms-force, divide by 9.8066.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kgf = 9.8066 N
1 × 9.8066 = 9.8066
Example 2: 5 kgf = 49.0332 N
5 × 9.8066 = 49.0332
Example 3: 10 kgf = 98.0665 N
10 × 9.8066 = 98.0665

Kilograms-force to Newtons Table

Kilograms-forceNewtons
1 kgf9.8066 N
2 kgf19.6133 N
5 kgf49.0332 N
10 kgf98.0665 N
20 kgf196.133 N
25 kgf245.166 N
50 kgf490.332 N
100 kgf980.665 N
250 kgf2451.66 N
500 kgf4903.32 N
1000 kgf9806.65 N

1 Kilogram-force in Other Units

Unit1 kgf =
Kilograms-force to Newtons9.8066 N
Kilograms-force to Kilonewtons0.009807 kN
Kilograms-force to Meganewtons0.00001 MN
Kilograms-force to Millinewtons9806.65 mN
Kilograms-force to Pounds-force2.2046 lbf
Kilograms-force to Kilopounds-force0.002205 kip
Kilograms-force to Ounces-force35.2739 ozf
Kilograms-force to Dynes980665 dyn
Kilograms-force to Grams-force1000 gf

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