Convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons

kgf
1 kilogram-force ≈
0.0098 kilonewtons
* rounded result

How to convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons

To convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons, multiply a kilograms-force value by 0.00980665.

Formula kN = kgf × 0.00980665

Example: Convert 1000 kilograms-force to kilonewtons Calculations: 1000 kgf × 0.00980665 ≈ 9.807 kN

Kilogram-force (kgf)

The kilogram-force is a unit of force, defined as the force exerted by gravity on one kilogram of mass under a gravitational field of 9.80665 m/s². One kilogram-force is equal to 9.80665 newtons, or approximately 2.2046 pounds-force.

Kilonewton (kN)

The kilonewton is a unit of force, defined as 1000 newtons. One kilonewton is approximately equal to 101.972 kilograms-force, or approximately 224.809 pounds-force.

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