Force conversion

Convert Newton to Kilogram-force

1 newton (N) equals 0.101971621298 kilogram-force (kgf). Enter any value below to convert from N to kgf.

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1 N = 0.1019716213 kgf

All Force units

From 1 N
UnitValue
Newton N 1
Kilonewton kN 0.001
Dyne dyn 100,000
Kilogram-force kgf 0.1019716213
Pound-force lbf 0.2248089431
Ounce-force ozf 3.5969430896
Poundal pdl 7.2330138512
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Formula

N to kgf conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kgf = N x 0.101971621298

Worked example

2 N = 0.2039432426 kgf.

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

Quick reference

Newton to Kilogram-force table

Newton (N)Kilogram-force (kgf)
0.010.0010197162
0.10.0101971621
10.1019716213
20.2039432426
50.5098581065
101.019716213
252.5492905324
505.0985810649
10010.1971621298
1,000101.9716212978

From unit

About the newton

The force that accelerates one kilogram by one meter per second squared.

Symbol: N

To unit

About the kilogram-force

Force on one kilogram under standard gravity.

Symbol: kgf

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Conversion standard

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

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Questions

N to kgf FAQ

How do you convert newton to kilogram-force?

Use the formula kgf = N x 0.101971621298. 1 newton (N) equals 0.101971621298 kilogram-force (kgf).

Is the N to kgf conversion exact?

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