What is a Kilogram-force (kgf)?
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a gravitational unit of force equal to the force exerted by one kilogram under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
Definition
Symbol
kgf
Category
Force
System
Metric
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Kilogram-force = 9.80665 Newton (N)
1 Kilogram-force = 0.00980665 Kilonewton (kN)
1 Kilogram-force = 2.20462 Pound-force (lbf)
1 Kilogram-force = 980665 Dyne (dyn)
Common Uses
- Weight measurement
- Thrust specifications
- Torque wrenches
