Convert Kilogram-Force to Decanewtons
Convert Kilogram-Force (kgf) to Decanewtons (daN) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
daN = kgf × 0.980665
About Kilogram-Force
The kilogram-force (kgf), also called the kilopond (kp), is the gravitational force on 1 kg under standard gravity - exactly 9.80665 N. It was the primary force unit in continental European engineering before SI. ISO 1000 (1973) and EU Directive 80/181/EEC deprecated it in favour of the newton. Spring and bathroom scales reading in 'kg' technically measure kgf. Older DIN and JIS materials standards give tensile strength in kgf/mm² (× 9.80665 = MPa). Hydraulic cylinder ratings in legacy European machinery use kgf or tonne-force. 1 kgf = 9.80665 N = 2.20462 lbf.
About Decanewtons
One decanewton (daN) is exactly 10 N. It is industrially significant in Europe because 1 daN ≈ 1 kgf (9.80665 N, a 2% difference), allowing gauges calibrated in daN to give readings that approximate kilogram-weight while remaining SI-compliant. ISO 376 and EN 13791 load-cell calibration standards use daN. ECE Regulation 16 (vehicle seat belts) and EN ISO 13857 (machinery safety distances) specify forces in daN. Continental European spring gauges and tensile testers routinely carry daN scales. 1 daN = 10 N = 1.01972 kgf = 2.24809 lbf.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilogram-Force (kgf) | Decanewtons (daN) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.980665 daN |
| 2 kgf | 1.96133 daN |
| 5 kgf | 4.90332 daN |
| 10 kgf | 9.80665 daN |
| 25 kgf | 24.5166 daN |
| 50 kgf | 49.0332 daN |
| 100 kgf | 98.0665 daN |