Convert gram-force to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert gram-force [gf] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to gram-force.
1 gf = 0.001 kgf. To convert gram-force to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 1000 gf). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 gf = 0.001 kgf
- 1 kgf = 1000 gf
- 10 gf = 0.01 kgf
- 100 gf = 0.1 kgf
How to Convert Gram-Force to Kilogram-Force
1 gf = 0.001 kgf
Example: convert 15 gf to kgf:
15 gf = 15 × 0.001 kgf = 0.015 kgf
Gram-Force to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| gram-force | kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 gf | 0.001 kgf |
| 2 gf | 0.002 kgf |
| 3 gf | 0.003 kgf |
| 5 gf | 0.005 kgf |
| 10 gf | 0.01 kgf |
| 20 gf | 0.02 kgf |
| 50 gf | 0.05 kgf |
| 100 gf | 0.1 kgf |
| 500 gf | 0.5 kgf |
| 1000 gf | 1 kgf |
Gram-Force
Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.
History/Origin
The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.
Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gram-force in kilogram-force?
1 gram-force (gf) = 0.001 kilogram-force (kgf).
How do you convert gram-force to kilogram-force?
Multiply the gram-force value by 0.001. For example, 25 gf × 0.001 = 0.025 kgf.
What is 10 gram-force in kilogram-force?
10 gf = 0.01 kgf.
Which unit is larger, the gram-force or the kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 gf equals only 0.001 kgf.