Kilonewton (kN)
One thousand newtons.
Result
1 kilonewton = 1,000 newtons
Kilonewton at a glance
| Unit name | Kilonewton (plural: kilonewtons) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kN |
| Quantity measured | Force |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | kn |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 kilonewton in other force units
| Unit | 1 kN equals |
|---|---|
| Newton | 1,000 N |
| Dyne | 100,000,000 dyn |
| Pound-force | 224.808943 lbf |
| Ounce-force | 3,596.94309 ozf |
| Kilogram-force | 101.971621 kgf |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a kilonewton?
- One thousand newtons.
- What is the symbol for the kilonewton?
- The symbol for the kilonewton is kN. It measures force.
- How many newtons are in a kilonewton?
- 1 kilonewton = 1,000 newtons.
- How many pounds-force are in a kilonewton?
- 1 kilonewton = 224.808943 pounds-force.