Newtons to Kilogram-force
Convert newtons to kilogram-force and back. International standards state force in newtons, but Korean and Japanese equipment plates, spring scales and tensile testers still read in kgf.
Common values
Formula
kgf = N × 0.10197162129779283
One kgf is fixed to standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s², so it does not drift with location. But kg is a mass and kgf is a force: mixing them in one table makes a load calculation wrong without looking wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many kgf is 1 N?
1 N is 0.102 kgf, and 10 N is 1.0197 kgf. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many N is 1 kgf?
1 kgf is 9.8066 N. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
One kgf is fixed to standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s², so it does not drift with location. But kg is a mass and kgf is a force: mixing them in one table makes a load calculation wrong without looking wrong.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.