Convert newtons to kilograms-force

N
1 newton ≈
0.102 kilograms-force
* rounded result

How to convert newtons to kilograms-force

To convert newtons to kilograms-force, divide a newtons value by 9.80665.

Formula kgf = N ÷ 9.80665

Example: Convert 100 newtons to kilograms-force Calculations: 100 N ÷ 9.80665 ≈ 10.197 kgf

Newton (N)

The newton is the universal unit of force, defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one kilogram at one meter per second squared in the direction of the force. One newton is approximately equal to 0.102 kilograms-force, or approximately 0.225 pounds-force.

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.

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