Convert Milligram-Force to Kilogram-Force
Convert Milligram-Force (mgf) to Kilogram-Force (kgf) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kgf = mgf × 1.000000000e-6
About Milligram-Force
One milligram-force (mgf) is the gravitational force on 1 mg under standard gravity - exactly 9.80665 × 10⁻⁶ N. It is the natural unit for ultra-precise analytical balances: a 0.001 mg readability balance resolves ~9.8 nN = 0.001 mgf. MEMS force sensors in precision weighing cells are specified in mgf. Watchmaking uses mgf gauges to measure hairspring and detent actuation forces. Entomology and microbiology measure insect and microorganism attachment forces in mgf. Aerospace composite strain sensors are calibrated with mgf reference weights. 1 mgf = 9.80665 µN = 0.980665 dyn.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Milligram-Force (mgf) | Kilogram-Force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 mgf | 1 × 10-6 kgf |
| 2 mgf | 2 × 10-6 kgf |
| 5 mgf | 5 × 10-6 kgf |
| 10 mgf | 1 × 10-5 kgf |
| 25 mgf | 2.5 × 10-5 kgf |
| 50 mgf | 5 × 10-5 kgf |
| 100 mgf | 0.0001 kgf |