kilonewton to hectonewton
Convert kilonewton (kN) to hectonewton (hN). Use an editable force converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kN = 10 hN
Conversion formula
One kilonewton equals 10 hectonewton. Multiply your value in kilonewton by this factor to get hectonewton. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilonewton:5 × 10 = 50 hN
Conversion table
| kilonewton (kN) | hectonewton (hN) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000 |
About these measurements
Force describes an interaction that can change motion.
The base reference used here is the newton. One kilonewton is 1,000 base units; one hectonewton is 100 base units.
Important distinctions
Gravitational force units use standard gravity, 9.80665 m/s².
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kN to hN?
Multiply the quantity in kN by 10. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the hectonewton to kilonewton converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
