Kilograms-force to Newtons

Convert kgf to N instantly — with a table, real-world reference values, and a live calculator. All factors are exact defined constants.

1 kgf equals 9.8067 N.

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Result (N)9.8067 N

kgf to N table

kgfN
0.001 kgf0.009807 N
0.01 kgf0.09807 N
0.1 kgf0.9807 N
0.5 kgf4.9033 N
1 kgf9.8067 N
2 kgf19.6133 N
5 kgf49.0333 N
10 kgf98.0665 N
20 kgf196.133 N
50 kgf490.3325 N
100 kgf980.665 N
200 kgf1961.33 N
500 kgf4903.325 N
1000 kgf9806.65 N
5000 kgf49033.25 N
10000 kgf98066.5 N
50000 kgf490332.5 N
100000 kgf980665 N

N to kgf (reverse)

Nkgf
0.001 N0.000102 kgf
0.01 N0.00102 kgf
0.1 N0.0102 kgf
0.5 N0.05099 kgf
1 N0.102 kgf
2 N0.2039 kgf
5 N0.5099 kgf
10 N1.0197 kgf
20 N2.0394 kgf
50 N5.0986 kgf
100 N10.1972 kgf
200 N20.3943 kgf
500 N50.9858 kgf
1000 N101.9716 kgf
5000 N509.8581 kgf
10000 N1019.7162 kgf
50000 N5098.5811 kgf
100000 N10197.1621 kgf

Real-world reference values

ReferencekgfN
Weight of 1 kg1 kgf9.8067 N
Weight of 10 kg10 kgf98.0665 N
Weight of 100 kg100 kgf980.665 N
1 lbf (pound-force)0.4536 kgf4.4482 N
100 lbf45.3592 kgf444.8222 N
1 kN101.9716 kgf1000 N
10 kN1019.7162 kgf10000 N
100 kN10197.1621 kgf100000 N

How it scales

245.1663490.3325735.4988980.6650255075100kgf

Force unit magnitude comparison

1 dyn1 pdl1 N1 lbf1 kgf1 kN

The ratio at a glance

1 kgf9.8067 N

Force units — newtons, kilograms-force, pound-force and more

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force and the basis of all conversions on this page. The kilogram-force (kgf) — called Kilopond (kp) in German — equals the weight of 1 kg under standard gravity gₙ = 9.80665 m/s², giving exactly 9.80665 N. The pound-force (lbf) is the Anglo-American equivalent: 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N. The dyne is the CGS unit (1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁵ N), and the poundal is another FPS unit (1 pdl = 0.138254954376 N).

All conversion factors are exact defined constants — there is no measurement uncertainty. For more force unit pairs, visit the force conversion hub.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 kgf in N?

1 kgf equals 9.8067 N.

How much is 10 kgf in N?

10 kgf equal 98.0665 N.

How do I convert kgf to N?

Multiply the value in kgf by 9.8067 to get N.

What is a newton (N)?

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force. 1 N is the force required to accelerate 1 kg by 1 m/s². It is named after Isaac Newton. All other force units relate to the newton through exact defined conversion factors.

What is the difference between kgf and kp (kilopond)?

kgf (kilogram-force) and kp (kilopond) denote the same unit: the weight force of 1 kg under standard gravity gₙ = 9.80665 m/s², giving 1 kgf = 1 kp = 9.80665 N. German technical texts prefer kp; international usage favours kgf. Neither is an SI unit.

Are these force conversions exact?

Yes. All factors used are exact defined constants: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N (standard gravity, exact), 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N (exact), 1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁵ N (exact), 1 pdl = 0.138254954376 N (exact). There is no measurement uncertainty — only floating-point rounding at the last digit.

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