Convert Kilogram-force to Newtons

Kilogram-force → Newtons
kgf × 9.80665 = N N × 0.1019716 = kgf

To convert kilogram-force (kgf) to newtons (N), multiply the kilogram-force value by 9.80665. 1 kgf = 9.80665 N, and 1 N = 0.1019716 kgf. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

Going the other way? Convert N to kgf.

kgf to N table
Kilogram-force (kgf) Newtons (N)
0.1 kgf 0.980665 N
0.5 kgf 4.903325 N
1 kgf 9.80665 N
2 kgf 19.6133 N
5 kgf 49.03325 N
10 kgf 98.0665 N
20 kgf 196.133 N
50 kgf 490.3325 N
100 kgf 980.665 N
500 kgf 4903.325 N
1000 kgf 9806.65 N
Common force ranges
Typical real-world values (N)
Application Typical range
Small pneumatic cylinder 10 – 100 N
Electric actuator 100 – 1,000 N
Press / clamping 1,000 – 10,000 N
Hydraulic press 10,000 – 500,000 N