Kilograms-force to kilonewtons
Type a value in kgf to get it in kN instantly.
That's 118× as much thrust as a model rocket motor, while a business-jet engine is 13× more. That is enough to hold up about 120 kg against gravity.
Convert the other way: kN to kgf
What it means
How much push is that?
Engine figures are typical published ratings; afterburning, altitude and throttle all change them. Rocket thrust is at sea level.
The math
How to convert kgf to kN
To convert kilograms-force to kilonewtons, multiply by 0.00980665.
Example: 120 kgf × 0.00980665 = 1.1768 kN.
In the other direction, 1 kN = 101.972 kgf.
Thrust-to-weight below assumes Airliner, 70 t. Change it above and those figures update.
Every unit
Your thrust in every unit
Tables
kgf to kN conversion table
| kgf | kN |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.00980665 kN |
| 5 kgf | 0.0490332 kN |
| 10 kgf | 0.0980665 kN |
| 20 kgf | 0.196133 kN |
| 50 kgf | 0.490333 kN |
| 100 kgf | 0.980665 kN |
| 120 kgf | 1.1768 kN |
| 200 kgf | 1.96133 kN |
| 500 kgf | 4.90333 kN |
| 1,000 kgf | 9.80665 kN |
| 2,000 kgf | 19.6133 kN |
| 7,500 kgf | 73.5499 kN |
kN to kgf conversion table
| kN | kgf |
|---|---|
| 1 kN | 101.972 kgf |
| 5 kN | 509.858 kgf |
| 10 kN | 1,019.72 kgf |
| 20 kN | 2,039.43 kgf |
| 50 kN | 5,098.58 kgf |
| 100 kN | 10,197.2 kgf |
| 120 kN | 12,236.6 kgf |
| 200 kN | 20,394.3 kgf |
| 500 kN | 50,985.8 kgf |
| 1,000 kN | 101,972 kgf |
| 2,000 kN | 203,943 kgf |
| 7,500 kN | 764,787 kgf |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many kN is 1 kgf?
- 1 kgf is 0.00980665 kN.
- How many kN is 10 kgf?
- 10 kgf is 0.0980665 kN.
- How many kN is 120 kgf?
- 120 kgf is 1.1768 kN.
The units
About these units
Kilograms-force (kgf)
Common for drones, model engines and older specifications.
Kilonewtons (kN)
How jet engines are rated outside the US.
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