Convert kilogram-force to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to kilogram-force.
1 kgf = 980.665 cN. To convert kilogram-force to centinewton, multiply the value by 980.665; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cN = 0.00101971621298 kgf). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf = 980.665 cN
- 1 cN = 0.00101971621298 kgf
- 10 kgf = 9806.65 cN
- 100 kgf = 98066.5 cN
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Centinewton
1 kgf = 980.665 cN
Example: convert 15 kgf to cN:
15 kgf = 15 × 980.665 cN = 14709.975 cN
Kilogram-Force to Centinewton Conversion Table
| kilogram-force | centinewton |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 980.665 cN |
| 2 kgf | 1961.33 cN |
| 3 kgf | 2941.995 cN |
| 5 kgf | 4903.325 cN |
| 10 kgf | 9806.65 cN |
| 20 kgf | 19613.3 cN |
| 50 kgf | 49033.25 cN |
| 100 kgf | 98066.5 cN |
| 500 kgf | 490332.5 cN |
| 1000 kgf | 980665 cN |
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force in centinewton?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 980.665 centinewton (cN).
How do you convert kilogram-force to centinewton?
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 980.665. For example, 25 kgf × 980.665 = 24516.625 cN.
What is 10 kilogram-force in centinewton?
10 kgf = 9806.65 cN.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force or the centinewton?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 kgf = 980.665 cN.