How many kilogram-force are in a newton?

1 N = 0.101972 kgf. To convert any amount, multiply by 0.101972.

How do you convert newtons to kilogram-force?

Multiply the number of newtons by 0.101972 to get kilogram-force. The formula is shown in the "How it's calculated" section above.

Where does the conversion factor come from?

It's a published international standard. Most are defined exactly by international agreement (e.g. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Source citations are listed under the formula above.

Unit converter — Force

Newtons to kilogram-force converter

Convert newtons (N) to kilogram-force (kgf). Source-cited conversion factor, exact to the displayed precision.

Results are mathematically exact for the displayed precision. How we calculate.

How it's calculated

Convert newtons to kilogram-force— the formula

Newtons convert to kilogram-force by multiplying by the published conversion factor. The factor below is exact to the precision shown, sourced from the citation under the formula.

kgf = N × 0.101972

N = kgf × 9.8066

1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N (NIST SP 811). 1 kgf = 9.80665 N (the standard gravity). 1 dyne = 1e-5 N (CGS).

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many kilogram-force are in a newton?
1 N = 0.101972 kgf. To convert any amount, multiply by 0.101972.
How do you convert newtons to kilogram-force?
Multiply the number of newtons by 0.101972 to get kilogram-force. The formula is shown in the "How it's calculated" section above.
Where does the conversion factor come from?
It's a published international standard. Most are defined exactly by international agreement (e.g. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Source citations are listed under the formula above.