Newtons to Kilograms-force

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

N
kgf
1 N = 0.102 kgf
Full precision:0.10197162 kgf
Step-by-Step Solution

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

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons

Since there are 9.8066 newtons in every kilogram-force, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 9.8066 = 0.102 kilograms-force

So 1 newtons = 0.102 kilograms-force.

✓Quick check: 0.102 × 9.8066 = 1 newtons
↔ Kilograms-force to Newtons

How to Convert Newtons to Kilograms-force

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

The Formula

Kilograms-force = Newtons ÷ 9.8066

Key Fact

1 kilogram-force = 9.8066 newtons

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

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 N = 0.102 kgf
1 ÷ 9.8066 = 0.102
Example 2: 5 N = 0.5099 kgf
5 ÷ 9.8066 = 0.5099
Example 3: 10 N = 1.0197 kgf
10 ÷ 9.8066 = 1.0197

Newtons to Kilograms-force Table

NewtonsKilograms-force
1 N0.102 kgf
2 N0.2039 kgf
5 N0.5099 kgf
10 N1.0197 kgf
20 N2.0394 kgf
25 N2.5493 kgf
50 N5.0986 kgf
100 N10.1972 kgf
250 N25.4929 kgf
500 N50.9858 kgf
1000 N101.972 kgf

1 Newton in Other Units

Unit1 N =
Newtons to Kilonewtons0.001 kN
Newtons to Meganewtons0.000001 MN
Newtons to Millinewtons1000 mN
Newtons to Pounds-force0.224809 lbf
Newtons to Kilopounds-force0.000225 kip
Newtons to Ounces-force3.5969 ozf
Newtons to Dynes100000 dyn
Newtons to Kilograms-force0.101972 kgf
Newtons to Grams-force101.972 gf

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