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Convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons

Use our accurate converter to change kilogram-force into kilonewtons. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change kilogram-force to kilonewtons, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Kilogram-force = 0.00980665 Kilonewtons

Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons
Pre-defined calculator for direct kilogram-force to kilonewtons conversion.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
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Kilonewtons (kN)
Formula: 1 Kilogram-force = 0.00980665 Kilonewtons

Unit Information

About Kilogram-force

Definition: Kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram in normal gravity.

History: An older unit used in the first versions of the metric system.

Where it is used: Commonly used in some industries for specifying how much weight a tool can handle.

Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons Conversion Table

Kilogram-force [kgf]Kilonewtons [kn]
0.01 kgf0.0000980665 kn
0.1 kgf0.000980665 kn
1 kgf0.00980665 kn
2 kgf0.0196133 kn
3 kgf0.02941995 kn
5 kgf0.04903325 kn
10 kgf0.0980665 kn
20 kgf0.196133 kn
50 kgf0.4903325 kn
100 kgf0.980665 kn
1000 kgf9.80665 kn

How to Convert Kilogram-force to Kilonewtons

Calculation: To convert kilogram-force to kilonewtons, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.00980665).

Example: convert 15 kgf to kn:
15 kgf = 15 × 0.00980665 kn = 0.14709975 kn

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