How Many Kilonewtons in a Kilogram-Force?

Quick Answer
1 Kilogram-Force = 0.01 Kilonewtons

1 kgf = 0.01 kN

Formula

kN = kgf × 0.01

Conversion Table

Kilograms-Force (kgf)Kilonewtons (kN)
1 kgf0.01 kN
2 kgf0.02 kN
5 kgf0.049 kN
10 kgf0.098 kN
20 kgf0.196 kN
50 kgf0.49 kN
100 kgf0.981 kN
500 kgf4.903 kN
1,000 kgf9.807 kN

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kgf to kN:
5 kgf × 0.01 = 0.049 kN
Convert 10 kgf to kN:
10 kgf × 0.01 = 0.098 kN
Convert 50 kgf to kN:
50 kgf × 0.01 = 0.49 kN

FAQ

How many Kilonewtons are in 1 Kilogram-Force?
There are 0.01 Kilonewtons in 1 Kilogram-Force. Formula: kN = kgf × 0.01.
How to convert Kilograms-Force to Kilonewtons?
To convert Kilograms-Force to Kilonewtons, multiply the number of Kilograms-Force by 0.01. For example, 10 kgf = 0.098 kN.
How many Kilonewtons are in 100 Kilograms-Force?
There are 0.981 Kilonewtons in 100 Kilograms-Force. Calculation: 100 × 0.01 = 0.981.