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Kilograms-Force to Newtons Converter

kgf → N: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 kgf = 9.80665 N
1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf
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How to convert kilograms-force to newtons

Use this formula:

N = kgf × 9.80665

Examples

kgf to N conversion chart

kilograms-force (kgf)newtons (N)
0.1 kgf0.980665 N
0.25 kgf2.45166 N
0.5 kgf4.90332 N
1 kgf9.80665 N
2 kgf19.6133 N
3 kgf29.42 N
4 kgf39.2266 N
5 kgf49.0332 N
6 kgf58.8399 N
7 kgf68.6465 N
8 kgf78.4532 N
9 kgf88.2599 N
10 kgf98.0665 N
12 kgf117.68 N
15 kgf147.1 N
20 kgf196.133 N
25 kgf245.166 N
30 kgf294.2 N
40 kgf392.266 N
50 kgf490.332 N
60 kgf588.399 N
70 kgf686.465 N
75 kgf735.499 N
80 kgf784.532 N
90 kgf882.598 N
100 kgf980.665 N
150 kgf1,471 N
200 kgf1,961.33 N
250 kgf2,451.66 N
500 kgf4,903.32 N
1,000 kgf9,806.65 N

About the units

Kilogram-force (kgf) is a commonly used unit. 1 kgf = 9.80665 N.

Newton (N) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilograms-force to newtons?
Multiply the value in kgf by 9.80665.
How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kgf = 9.80665 N.
What is 12 kgf in N?
12 kgf = 117.68 N.
How do I convert newtons to kilograms-force?
Use the reverse converter: N → kgf.

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Sources: NIST SP 811 · BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44. Last reviewed: 2026-10 · FreeUnitConverters