Convert kilogram-force to kilonewton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to kilonewton [kN], or Convert kilonewton to kilogram-force.
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN. To convert kilogram-force to kilonewton, multiply the value by 0.00980665; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN = 101.971621298 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 = 0.00980665 kN
- 1 kN = 101.971621298 kgf
- 10 kgf = 0.0980665 kN
- 100 kgf = 0.980665 kN
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN
Example: convert 15 kgf to kN:
15 kgf = 15 × 0.00980665 kN = 0.14709975 kN
Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton Conversion Table
| kilogram-force | kilonewton |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.00980665 kN |
| 2 kgf | 0.0196133 kN |
| 3 kgf | 0.02941995 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.04903325 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.0980665 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.196133 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.4903325 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.980665 kN |
| 500 kgf | 4.903325 kN |
| 1000 kgf | 9.80665 kN |
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force in kilonewton?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 0.00980665 kilonewton (kN).
How do you convert kilogram-force to kilonewton?
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 0.00980665. For example, 25 kgf × 0.00980665 = 0.24516625 kN.
What is 10 kilogram-force in kilonewton?
10 kgf = 0.0980665 kN.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force or the kilonewton?
The kilonewton is the larger unit: 1 kgf equals only 0.00980665 kN.