Newtons to Kilograms-Force Converter

1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf. Type any value below for the exact kilograms-force figure.

N
0.101971621298kgf

1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf

Conversion summary

1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf

Formula
Kilogram-Force = Newton ÷ 9.80665
Category
Force
Units
N → kgf

How do you convert newtons to kilograms-force?

To convert newtons to kilograms-force, divide the number of newtons by 9.80665. 1 N = 0.101972 kgf.

Conversion formula

Kilogram-Force = Newton ÷ 9.80665

Newtons to kilograms-force conversion table

Newtons (N)Kilograms-Force (kgf)
1 N0.101972 kgf
10 N1.01972 kgf
50 N5.09858 kgf
100 N10.1972 kgf
500 N50.9858 kgf
1,000 N101.972 kgf
10,000 N1,019.72 kgf

What is Newton?

The newton is the SI derived unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a 1-kilogram mass at 1 meter per second squared.

Short history of Newton

Named after Isaac Newton, the unit was formally adopted as the SI unit of force in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.

Open the Newton unit guide

What is Kilogram-Force?

Kilogram-force is a traditional, non-SI unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity on a 1-kilogram mass at standard gravitational acceleration.

Short history of Kilogram-Force

Kilogram-force was widely used in engineering practice before the SI system standardized on the newton; it still appears in legacy documents, torque wrenches and some pressure gauges.

Open the Kilogram-Force unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Newton in Kilogram-Force?

1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf.

How do you convert Newton to Kilogram-Force?

To convert newtons to kilograms-force, divide the number of newtons by 9.80665. 1 N = 0.101972 kgf.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms-force are in 1 newton?

1 N = 0.101972 kgf.

How do you convert newtons to kilograms-force?

To convert newtons to kilograms-force, divide the number of newtons by 9.80665. 1 N = 0.101972 kgf.

How many newtons are in 1 kilogram-force?

1 kgf = 9.80665 N.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.9: Force (newton, kilogram-force, pound-force)
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI — Conversion Factors

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