Convert newton to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert newton [N] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to newton.
1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf. To convert newton to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 0.101971621298; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 9.80665 N). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 N = 0.101971621298 kgf
- 1 kgf = 9.80665 N
- 10 N = 1.01971621298 kgf
- 100 N = 10.1971621298 kgf
How to Convert Newton to Kilogram-Force
1 N = 0.101971621297793 kgf
Example: convert 15 N to kgf:
15 N = 15 × 0.101971621297793 kgf = 1.52957431946689 kgf
Newton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| newton | kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 N | 0.101971621298 kgf |
| 2 N | 0.203943242596 kgf |
| 3 N | 0.305914863893 kgf |
| 5 N | 0.509858106489 kgf |
| 10 N | 1.01971621298 kgf |
| 20 N | 2.03943242596 kgf |
| 50 N | 5.09858106489 kgf |
| 100 N | 10.1971621298 kgf |
| 500 N | 50.9858106489 kgf |
| 1000 N | 101.971621298 kgf |
Newton
The newton (N) is the SI derived unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The newton was named after Sir Isaac Newton and introduced in the 20th century as part of the International System of Units (SI) to standardize measurements of force.
Current Use
The newton is widely used in physics and engineering to quantify force, including in calculations involving mechanics, dynamics, and various scientific applications.
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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 newton in kilogram-force?
1 newton (N) = 0.101971621298 kilogram-force (kgf).
How do you convert newton to kilogram-force?
Multiply the newton value by 0.101971621298. For example, 25 N × 0.101971621298 = 2.54929053244 kgf.
What is 10 newton in kilogram-force?
10 N = 1.01971621298 kgf.
Which unit is larger, the newton or the kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 N equals only 0.101971621298 kgf.