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Tonnes-Force to Kilonewtons Converter

tf → kN: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 tf = 9.80665 kN
1 kN = 0.1019716213 tf
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How to convert tonnes-force to kilonewtons

Use this formula:

kN = tf × 9.80665

Examples

tf to kN conversion chart

tonnes-force (tf)kilonewtons (kN)
0.1 tf0.980665 kN
0.25 tf2.45166 kN
0.5 tf4.90332 kN
1 tf9.80665 kN
2 tf19.6133 kN
3 tf29.4199 kN
4 tf39.2266 kN
5 tf49.0333 kN
6 tf58.8399 kN
7 tf68.6466 kN
8 tf78.4532 kN
9 tf88.2598 kN
10 tf98.0665 kN
12 tf117.68 kN
15 tf147.1 kN
20 tf196.133 kN
25 tf245.166 kN
30 tf294.2 kN
40 tf392.266 kN
50 tf490.332 kN
60 tf588.399 kN
70 tf686.466 kN
75 tf735.499 kN
80 tf784.532 kN
90 tf882.598 kN
100 tf980.665 kN
150 tf1,471 kN
200 tf1,961.33 kN
250 tf2,451.66 kN
500 tf4,903.32 kN
1,000 tf9,806.65 kN

About the units

Tonne-force (tf) is a commonly used unit. 1 tf = 9.80665 kN.

Kilonewton (kN) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 kN = 1,000 N.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert tonnes-force to kilonewtons?
Multiply the value in tf by 9.80665.
How many kilonewtons are in 1 tonne-force?
1 tf = 9.80665 kN.
What is 12 tf in kN?
12 tf = 117.68 kN.
How do I convert kilonewtons to tonnes-force?
Use the reverse converter: kN → tf.

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