Kilogram-force (kgf)
The force exerted by one kilogram under standard gravity.
Result
1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons
Kilogram-force at a glance
| Unit name | Kilogram-force (plural: kilograms-force) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kgf |
| Quantity measured | Force |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | kgf, kilopond, kp |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 kilogram-force in other force units
| Unit | 1 kgf equals |
|---|---|
| Newton | 9.80665 N |
| Kilonewton | 0.00980665 kN |
| Dyne | 980,665 dyn |
| Pound-force | 2.20462262 lbf |
| Ounce-force | 35.2739619 ozf |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a kilogram-force?
- The force exerted by one kilogram under standard gravity.
- What is the symbol for the kilogram-force?
- The symbol for the kilogram-force is kgf. It measures force.
- How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?
- 1 kilogram-force = 9.80665 newtons.
- How many pounds-force are in a kilogram-force?
- 1 kilogram-force = 2.20462262 pounds-force.