Formula
kN to N conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
N = kN x 1,000
Worked example
2 kN = 2,000 N.
Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².
Force conversion
Convert Kilonewton to Newton
1 kilonewton (kN) equals 1,000 newton (N). Enter any value below to convert from kN to N.
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1 kN = 1,000 N
All Force units
From 1 kN| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Newton N | 1,000 |
| Kilonewton kN | 1 |
| Dyne dyn | 99,999,999.9999999851 |
| Kilogram-force kgf | 101.9716212978 |
| Pound-force lbf | 224.8089430997 |
| Ounce-force ozf | 3,596.9430895954 |
| Poundal pdl | 7,233.0138512099 |
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Kilonewton to Newton table
| Kilonewton (kN) | Newton (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
About the kilonewton
One thousand newtons.
Symbol: kN
To unit
About the newton
The force that accelerates one kilogram by one meter per second squared.
Symbol: N
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kN to N FAQ
How do you convert kilonewton to newton?
Use the formula N = kN x 1,000. 1 kilonewton (kN) equals 1,000 newton (N).
Is the kN to N conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.