Kiloponds to Newtons Converter
Convert kiloponds (kilogram-force) to newtons instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 kilopond (kilogram-force) = 9.80665 newtons.
1 kilopond (kilogram-force) = 9.80665 newtons
How to convert kiloponds (kilogram-force) to newtons
newtons = kiloponds (kilogram-force) × 9.80665
To convert kiloponds (kilogram-force) to newtons, multiply the value by 9.80665. To go back from newtons to kiloponds (kilogram-force), divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.1019716213).
Worked examples
- 2 kp: 2 × 9.80665 = 19.6133 N
- 5 kp: 5 × 9.80665 = 49.03325 N
- 10 kp: 10 × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N
Multiply kiloponds by 9.8, or by 10 if you want to be conservative. A 50 kp load is about 490 N.
Kiloponds to Newtons conversion table
Kiloponds to Newtons
| kp | N |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.980665 |
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 25 | 245.16625 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 500 | 4,903.325 |
| 1,000 | 9,806.65 |
Newtons to Kiloponds
| N | kp |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.010197162 |
| 1 | 0.10197162 |
| 2 | 0.20394324 |
| 5 | 0.50985811 |
| 10 | 1.0197162 |
| 25 | 2.5492905 |
| 50 | 5.0985811 |
| 100 | 10.197162 |
| 500 | 50.985811 |
| 1,000 | 101.97162 |
Force equivalents
See how one kilopond (kilogram-force) and one newton compare with every other force unit on the site.
1 kilopond (kilogram-force) equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| newtons (N) | 9.80665 |
| kilonewtons (kN) | 0.00980665 |
| pounds-force (lbf) | 2.204623 |
| dynes (dyn) | 980,665 |
1 newton equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| kilonewtons (kN) | 0.001 |
| pounds-force (lbf) | 0.2248089 |
| kiloponds (kilogram-force) (kp) | 0.1019716 |
| dynes (dyn) | 100,000 |
When you need to convert kiloponds (kilogram-force) to newtons
The kilopond, also called kilogram-force, is an older unit still found in cycling, rock-climbing and some European machinery specifications. A modern load rating in kilonewtons is easier to compare once you convert from kiloponds.
About the units
Kilopond (kilogram-force) (kp)
A kilopond is the force of gravity on one kilogram, exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is an older unit still seen in some European specifications.
Newton (N)
The newton is the force that gives a one-kilogram mass an acceleration of one meter per second squared. A small apple weighs about one newton.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kiloponds (kilogram-force) to newtons?
Multiply the number of kiloponds (kilogram-force) by 9.80665. For example, 10 kiloponds (kilogram-force) × 9.80665 = 98.0665 newtons.
How many newtons are in one kilopond (kilogram-force)?
There are 9.80665 newtons in one kilopond (kilogram-force).
How many kiloponds (kilogram-force) are in one newton?
There are 0.1019716213 kiloponds (kilogram-force) in one newton.
What exactly is a kilopond?
One kilopond is the force exerted by standard gravity on a one-kilogram mass: exactly 9.80665 newtons. The unit was widely used before the SI system standardized on the newton.
Can I convert other force units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any force unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.