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Kilonewton to Kilogram-force Converter

Convert Kilonewton to Kilogram-force with the exact formula, a worked example and a quick conversion table.

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Conversion formula

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Conversion formula

kgf = kN Γ— 101.971621298

kN = kgf Γ· 101.971621298

Worked example

1 kN = 101.97162 kgf

kgf = kN Γ— 101.971621298

Force is measured in newtons; kilonewtons are common for structural loads, where 1 kN β‰ˆ 101.97 kgf.

Quick conversion table

Kilonewton (kN)Kilogram-force (kgf)
0.0010.1019716
0.011.01972
0.110.19716
1101.97162
101,019.72
10010,197.16
1,000101,971.62

Reverse conversion table

Kilogram-force (kgf)Kilonewton (kN)
0.0010.0000098067
0.010.0000980665
0.10.000980665
10.0098067
100.0980665
1000.980665
1,0009.80665

About the two units

kNKilonewton

One thousand newtons, common for structural loads.

1 kN = 1000 N

SI Derived Unit Force

kgfKilogram-force

One kgf = 9.80665 newtons.

1 kgf = 9.80665 N

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Common engineering conversions

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