Convert Gram-force (gf) to Kilogram-force (kgf)
Enter a value below to convert Gram-force (gf) to Kilogram-force (kgf).
Conversion:
1 Gram-force (gf) = 0.001 Kilogram-force (kgf)
How to Convert Gram-force (gf) to Kilogram-force (kgf)
1 gf = 0.001 kgf
1 kgf = 1000 gf
Example: convert 15 Gram-force (gf) to Kilogram-force (kgf):
25 gf = 0.025 kgf
Gram-force (gf) to Kilogram-force (kgf) Conversion Table
| Gram-force (gf) | Kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 gf | 0.00001 kgf |
| 0.1 gf | 0.0001 kgf |
| 1 gf | 0.001 kgf |
| 2 gf | 0.002 kgf |
| 3 gf | 0.003 kgf |
| 5 gf | 0.005 kgf |
| 10 gf | 0.01 kgf |
| 20 gf | 0.02 kgf |
| 50 gf | 0.05 kgf |
| 100 gf | 0.1 kgf |
| 1000 gf | 1 kgf |
Gram-force (gf)
Definition
A gram-force (gf) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of 1 gram under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). It equals approximately 0.00981 newtons.
History
The gram-force originated from the gravitational metric system where weight units were defined by the force of gravity on mass units. It was commonly used before the SI system formalized the newton as the standard.
Current use
Gram-force is still used in some specialized fields such as textile tension testing, spring force measurement, and precision weighing applications where small gravitational forces are referenced.
Kilogram-force (kgf)
Definition
A kilogram-force (kgf) is a gravitational metric unit of force equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram of mass under standard gravity. It equals exactly 9.80665 newtons.
History
The kilogram-force was widely used in engineering and commerce before the adoption of the SI system. Many European and Asian countries used kgf as their standard force unit throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current use
Kilogram-force remains in use in some countries and industries, particularly in China, Russia, and parts of Asia. It appears in specifications for hydraulic presses, engine thrust, and material testing.