Kilogram-Force (kgf) Converter

Understanding Kilogram-Force (kgf)

Kilogram-force (kgf) is a gravitational metric unit of force. It represents the magnitude of force that would give an acceleration equal to standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²) to a mass of one kilogram.

Common Uses of Kilogram-Force

Kilogram-force is commonly used in:

• Engineering calculations
• Thrust measurements in rocketry
• Mechanical systems design
• Material strength testing

Converting Kilogram-Force

To convert kilogram-force to other units, use these common conversion factors:

• 1 kgf = 9.80665 Newtons (N)
• 1 kgf = 2.20462 Pound-force (lbf)
• 1 kgf = 980,665 Dynes (dyn)