Kilograms to Newtons Converter (kg to newton)

Enter a value in kilograms to see it in newtons instantly, or type in the newtons box to convert the other way. 1 kilogram = 9.80665 newtons, and 1 newton (weight) = 0.10197162 kilograms.

Kilograms measure mass and newtons measure force, so this conversion gives the weight of a mass under standard gravity: N = kg × 9.80665. A 60 kg person weighs 588.4 N on Earth, about 97 N on the Moon and 223 N on Mars. Kilogram-force (kgf) is the same idea: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N.

1 kilogram = 9.80665 newtons. Formula: N = kg × 9.80665 (or kg ÷ 0.10197162)

1 kilogram in all weight units
Milligrams (mg)1,000,000
Grams (g)1,000
Metric tons (t)0.001
Ounces (oz)35.273962
Pounds (lb)2.2046226
Stones (st)0.15747304
US tons (US ton)0.0011023113
UK tons (UK ton)0.0009842065
Newtons (N)9.80665

How to convert kilograms to newtons

N = kg × 9.80665

Multiply the number of kilograms by 9.80665. To convert newtons back to kilograms, multiply by 0.10197162, or divide by 9.80665.

Example: 5 kilograms × 9.80665 = 49.03325 newtons.

Kilograms to Newtons conversion table

KilogramsNewtons
1 kg9.80665 N
2 kg19.6133 N
3 kg29.41995 N
4 kg39.2266 N
5 kg49.03325 N
6 kg58.8399 N
7 kg68.64655 N
8 kg78.4532 N
9 kg88.25985 N
10 kg98.0665 N
12 kg117.6798 N
15 kg147.09975 N
20 kg196.133 N
25 kg245.16625 N
30 kg294.1995 N
40 kg392.266 N
50 kg490.3325 N
60 kg588.399 N
70 kg686.4655 N
75 kg735.49875 N
80 kg784.532 N
90 kg882.5985 N
100 kg980.665 N
200 kg1,961.33 N
250 kg2,451.6625 N
500 kg4,903.325 N
1,000 kg9,806.65 N
NewtonsKilograms
1 N0.10197162 kg
2 N0.20394324 kg
3 N0.30591486 kg
4 N0.40788649 kg
5 N0.50985811 kg
6 N0.61182973 kg
7 N0.71380135 kg
8 N0.81577297 kg
9 N0.91774459 kg
10 N1.0197162 kg
12 N1.2236595 kg
15 N1.5295743 kg
20 N2.0394324 kg
25 N2.5492905 kg
30 N3.0591486 kg
40 N4.0788649 kg
50 N5.0985811 kg
60 N6.1182973 kg
70 N7.1380135 kg
75 N7.6478716 kg
80 N8.1577297 kg
90 N9.1774459 kg
100 N10.197162 kg
200 N20.394324 kg
250 N25.492905 kg
500 N50.985811 kg
1,000 N101.97162 kg

About the kilogram and the newton (weight)

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 in terms of the Planck constant. Body weight, groceries and luggage use kilograms in most of the world.

The newton is the SI unit of force. Weight is a force, so a mass of 1 kg has a weight of 9.80665 N under standard gravity. Kilograms to newtons is a force conversion rather than a mass conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How many newtons are in a kilogram?

There are 9.80665 newtons in 1 kilogram. For any number of kilograms, multiply by 9.80665.

How many kilograms are in a newton (weight)?

1 newton (weight) = 0.10197162 kilograms. To convert newtons to kilograms, multiply by 0.10197162 or divide by 9.80665.

What is 5 kilograms in newtons?

5 kilograms = 49.03325 newtons (5 × 9.80665).

Is the kg to newton conversion exact?

Yes. The 1959 international agreement defined the avoirdupois pound as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so the ounce, stone and ton factors are exact too. Newtons use standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s², which is also an exact defined value. Results are rounded to eight significant digits for display.

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Conversion factors are exact international definitions where one exists and standard reference values elsewhere. Results are rounded to 8 significant digits.