Kilogram Force To Kilonewton (Kgf To Kn) Converter

The Kilogram Force To Kilonewton (Kgf To Kn) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you convert a force measurement from kilogram-force (kgf) to kilonewtons (kN). It is useful in various engineering and physics applications where different units of force are used.

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force that is defined as the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram at standard gravity. One kilogram-force is approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons. It is commonly used in countries that use the metric system for measuring force in practical applications.

The kilonewton (kN) is a larger unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). One kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons. It is often used in engineering to measure larger forces, such as those involved in structural loads or mechanical systems.

The conversion formula from kilogram-force to kilonewtons is straightforward:
Force in kN = Force in kgf × 9.80665 / 1000.
This formula multiplies the force in kgf by the acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²) to convert it to newtons, then divides by 1,000 to convert newtons to kilonewtons.