Force
Newton to Kilonewton Converter
Convert Newton to Kilonewton with the exact formula, a worked example and a quick conversion table.
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Conversion formula
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Conversion formula
kN = N Γ· 1000
N = kN Γ 1000
Worked example
1 N = 0.001 kN
kN = N Γ· 1000
Force is measured in newtons; kilonewtons are common for structural loads, where 1 kN β 101.97 kgf.
Quick conversion table
| Newton (N) | Kilonewton (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 0.000001 |
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Reverse conversion table
| Kilonewton (kN) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 |
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
About the two units
NNewton
The SI base unit of force.
1 N = 1 N
SI Derived Unit Force
kNKilonewton
One thousand newtons, common for structural loads.
1 kN = 1000 N
SI Derived Unit Force
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