Convert newton to kilogram-force


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How many newton in 1 kgf? The answer is 9.80665. We assume you are converting between newton and kilogram-force. You can view more details on each measurement unit: newton or kgf The SI derived unit for force is the newton. 1 newton is equal to 0.10197162129779 kgf. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between newtons and kilograms-force. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of newton to kgf

1 newton to kgf = 0.10197 kgf

5 newton to kgf = 0.50986 kgf

10 newton to kgf = 1.01972 kgf

20 newton to kgf = 2.03943 kgf

30 newton to kgf = 3.05915 kgf

40 newton to kgf = 4.07886 kgf

50 newton to kgf = 5.09858 kgf

75 newton to kgf = 7.64787 kgf

100 newton to kgf = 10.19716 kgf


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Definition: Newton

In physics, the newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics. It was first used around 1904, but not until 1948 was it officially adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) as the name for the mks unit of force.


Definition: Kilogram

The deprecated unit kilogram-force (kgf) or kilopond (kp) is the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard Earth gravity (defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s²). One kilogram-force is equal to exactly 9.80665 newtons.


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