About converting Kilogram-force to Newton
For this direction, one Kilogram-force is equal to 9.80665 Newton. The newton is the SI unit of force and is defined from mass multiplied by acceleration. This conversion involves units that are force units used to describe pushes, pulls, loads, and mechanical effects. The result can be used when translating between engineering calculations and product specifications. Kilogram-force is the source measurement selected for this force conversion.
Kilogram-force to Newton formula
To convert from Kilogram-force to Newton, multiply the starting value by 9.80665. This factor expresses how one Kilogram-force relates to the selected Newton unit.
Worked Kilogram-force to Newton examples
The following examples apply the exact factor for this direction: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N; 10 kgf = 98.0665 N; 100 kgf = 980.665 N.