Convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Kilonewtons (kN)
Enter a value below to convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Kilonewtons (kN).
Conversion:
1 Kilogram-force (kgf) = 0.00980665 Kilonewtons (kN)
How to Convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Kilonewtons (kN)
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kn
1 kn = 101.9716213 kgf
Example: convert 15 Kilogram-force (kgf) to Kilonewtons (kN):
25 kgf = 0.24516625 kn
Kilogram-force (kgf) to Kilonewtons (kN) Conversion Table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf | 0.0000980665 kn |
| 0.1 kgf | 0.000980665 kn |
| 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 |
| 1000 kgf | 9.80665 kn |
Kilogram-force (kgf)
Definition
A kilogram-force (kgf) is a gravitational metric unit of force equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram of mass under standard gravity. It equals exactly 9.80665 newtons.
History
The kilogram-force was widely used in engineering and commerce before the adoption of the SI system. Many European and Asian countries used kgf as their standard force unit throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current use
Kilogram-force remains in use in some countries and industries, particularly in China, Russia, and parts of Asia. It appears in specifications for hydraulic presses, engine thrust, and material testing.
Kilonewtons (kN)
Definition
A kilonewton (kN) is a metric unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons. It is used to express large forces in engineering and construction.
History
The kilonewton naturally followed the SI prefix system applied to the newton. It became widely used in the 20th century as civil and structural engineering required concise notation for large forces.
Current use
Kilonewtons are commonly used in structural engineering for expressing loads on bridges, buildings, and foundations. Vehicle weight capacities, crane ratings, and tensile strengths are often specified in kN.