Force conversion

Convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewton

1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 0.00980665 kilonewton (kN). Enter any value below to convert from kgf to kN.

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1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN

All Force units

From 1 kgf
UnitValue
Newton N 9.80665
Kilonewton kN 0.00980665
Dyne dyn 980,664.9999999999
Kilogram-force kgf 1
Pound-force lbf 2.2046226218
Ounce-force ozf 35.2739619496
Poundal pdl 70.931635284
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Formula

kgf to kN conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kN = kgf x 0.00980665

Worked example

2 kgf = 0.0196133 kN.

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².

Quick reference

Kilogram-force to Kilonewton table

Kilogram-force (kgf)Kilonewton (kN)
0.010.0000980665
0.10.000980665
10.00980665
20.0196133
50.04903325
100.0980665
250.24516625
500.4903325
1000.980665
1,0009.80665

From unit

About the kilogram-force

Force on one kilogram under standard gravity.

Symbol: kgf

To unit

About the kilonewton

One thousand newtons.

Symbol: kN

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

kgf to kN FAQ

How do you convert kilogram-force to kilonewton?

Use the formula kN = kgf x 0.00980665. 1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 0.00980665 kilonewton (kN).

Is the kgf to kN conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.