Convert Kilogram-Force to Short Ton-Force
Convert Kilogram-Force (kgf) to Short Ton-Force (tf (US)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
tf (US) = kgf × 0.001102311311
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 Short Ton-Force
One short ton-force is the gravitational force on a US short ton (2,000 lb) - exactly 2,000 lbf ≈ 8,896 N. It is used in heavy US industry for hydraulic press force ratings, forging press capacities, crane lift ratings, and bulldozer drawbar pull. US rigging and lifting equipment is rated in short tons. Caution: short ton-force (8,896 N) vs metric tonne-force (9,807 N) vs long ton-force (9,964 N) introduces up to 12% ambiguity when 'ton capacity' is unqualified - a critical safety distinction. 1 short tf = 2,000 lbf = 2 kip = 8,896.44 N.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilogram-Force (kgf) | Short Ton-Force (tf (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.00110231 tf (US) |
| 2 kgf | 0.00220462 tf (US) |
| 5 kgf | 0.00551156 tf (US) |
| 10 kgf | 0.0110231 tf (US) |
| 25 kgf | 0.0275578 tf (US) |
| 50 kgf | 0.0551156 tf (US) |
| 100 kgf | 0.110231 tf (US) |