Kilograms-Force to Force Converter
Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton Conversion
1 Kilogram-Force = 0.00980665 Kilonewton
Convert between Kilogram-Force and Kilonewton with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Kilogram-Force (kgf)
A metric unit of force equal to the force exerted by a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity.
System: Metric Gravitational
Kilonewton (kN)
A metric unit of force equal to one thousand newtons.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Newton as the base unit. We'll first convert Kilogram-Force to Newton, then convert from Newton to Kilonewton.
Step 1: Convert from Kilogram-Force to Newton
1 × 9.81 = 9.81
Result: 9.81 Newton
Step 2: Convert from Newton to Kilonewton
9.81 × 0.001 = 0.00980665
Result: 0.00980665 Kilonewton
Direct Conversion Factor
1 ÷ 101.97 = 0.00980665
Direct conversion: 1 Kilogram-Force = 0.00980665 Kilonewton
Kilogram-Force (kgf)
System: Metric Gravitational
Definition:1 kilogram-force = 1 kg × g_standard = 9.80665 Newtons (exact).
Origin: Based on the gravitational force exerted on a kilogram mass.
Common Usage: Widely used in engineering and many practical applications where force is related to mass under gravity. Equivalent to the kilopond.
Synonyms: kg-force, kilopond, kp