Newtons to Kilograms Converter (N to kgf)

Enter the force in newtons below to convert it to kilogram-force.

Result in Kilogram-Force:

1 N = 0.101972 kgf

How to Convert Newtons to Kilogram-Force

To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in kilogram-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.101972 kilogram-force/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 0.101972 kilogram-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:

kilogram-force = newtons × 0.101972

The force in kilogram-force is equal to the force in newtons multiplied by 0.101972.

For example, here's how to convert 5 newtons to kilogram-force using the formula above.

kilogram-force = (5 N × 0.101972) = 0.509858 kgf

How Many Kilogram-Force Are in a Newton?

There are 0.101972 kilogram-force in a newton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 N = 0.101972 kgf

Newtons and kilogram-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.^[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s²

Learn more about newtons.

What Is Kilogram-Force?

Kilogram-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of 9.80665 meters per second squared.

The kilogram-force is a non-SI metric unit for force. Kilogram-force is sometimes also referred to as a kilopond. Kilogram-force can be abbreviated as kgf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as kg_F. For example, 1 kilogram-force can be written as 1 kgf or 1 kg_F.

Kilogram-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 kgf = 9.80665 kgm / s²

Learn more about kilogram-force.

Newton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table

Table showing various newton measurements converted to kilogram-force.
Newtons	Kilogram-force
1 N	0.101972 kgf
2 N	0.203943 kgf
3 N	0.305915 kgf
4 N	0.407886 kgf
5 N	0.509858 kgf
6 N	0.61183 kgf
7 N	0.713801 kgf
8 N	0.815773 kgf
9 N	0.917745 kgf
10 N	1.0197 kgf
11 N	1.1217 kgf
12 N	1.2237 kgf
13 N	1.3256 kgf
14 N	1.4276 kgf
15 N	1.5296 kgf
16 N	1.6315 kgf
17 N	1.7335 kgf
18 N	1.8355 kgf
19 N	1.9375 kgf
20 N	2.0394 kgf
21 N	2.1414 kgf
22 N	2.2434 kgf
23 N	2.3453 kgf
24 N	2.4473 kgf
25 N	2.5493 kgf
26 N	2.6513 kgf
27 N	2.7532 kgf
28 N	2.8552 kgf
29 N	2.9572 kgf
30 N	3.0591 kgf
31 N	3.1611 kgf
32 N	3.2631 kgf
33 N	3.3651 kgf
34 N	3.467 kgf
35 N	3.569 kgf
36 N	3.671 kgf
37 N	3.773 kgf
38 N	3.8749 kgf
39 N	3.9769 kgf
40 N	4.0789 kgf

Table showing various newton measurements converted to kilogram-force.

Newtons

Kilogram-force

1 N

0.101972 kgf

2 N

0.203943 kgf

3 N

0.305915 kgf

4 N

0.407886 kgf

5 N

0.509858 kgf

6 N

0.61183 kgf

7 N

0.713801 kgf

8 N

0.815773 kgf

9 N

0.917745 kgf

10 N

1.0197 kgf

11 N

1.1217 kgf

12 N

1.2237 kgf

13 N

1.3256 kgf

14 N

1.4276 kgf

15 N

1.5296 kgf

16 N

1.6315 kgf

17 N

1.7335 kgf

18 N

1.8355 kgf

19 N

1.9375 kgf

20 N

2.0394 kgf

21 N

2.1414 kgf

22 N

2.2434 kgf

23 N

2.3453 kgf

24 N

2.4473 kgf

25 N

2.5493 kgf

26 N

2.6513 kgf

27 N

2.7532 kgf

28 N

2.8552 kgf

29 N

2.9572 kgf

30 N

3.0591 kgf

31 N

3.1611 kgf

32 N

3.2631 kgf

33 N

3.3651 kgf

34 N

3.467 kgf

35 N

3.569 kgf

36 N

3.671 kgf

37 N

3.773 kgf

38 N

3.8749 kgf

39 N

3.9769 kgf

40 N

4.0789 kgf

References

Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf