How Many Newtons in a Kilogram-Force?

Quick Answer
1 Kilogram-Force = 9.807 Newtons

1 kgf = 9.807 N

Formula

N = kgf × 9.807

Conversion Table

Kilograms-Force (kgf)Newtons (N)
1 kgf9.807 N
2 kgf19.613 N
5 kgf49.033 N
10 kgf98.067 N
20 kgf196.133 N
50 kgf490.332 N
100 kgf980.665 N
500 kgf4,903.32 N
1,000 kgf9,806.65 N

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kgf to N:
5 kgf × 9.807 = 49.033 N
Convert 10 kgf to N:
10 kgf × 9.807 = 98.067 N
Convert 50 kgf to N:
50 kgf × 9.807 = 490.332 N

FAQ

How many Newtons are in 1 Kilogram-Force?
There are 9.807 Newtons in 1 Kilogram-Force. Formula: N = kgf × 9.807.
How to convert Kilograms-Force to Newtons?
To convert Kilograms-Force to Newtons, multiply the number of Kilograms-Force by 9.807. For example, 10 kgf = 98.067 N.
How many Newtons are in 100 Kilograms-Force?
There are 980.665 Newtons in 100 Kilograms-Force. Calculation: 100 × 9.807 = 980.665.