kilogram force second to kilonewton second
Convert kilogram force second (kgf·s) to kilonewton second (kN·s). Use an editable impulse converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kgf·s = 0.00980665 kN·s
Conversion formula
One kilogram force second equals 0.00980665 kilonewton second. Multiply your value in kilogram force second by this factor to get kilonewton second. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilogram force second:5 × 0.00980665 = 0.04903325 kN·s
Conversion table
| kilogram force second (kgf·s) | kilonewton second (kN·s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.000980665 |
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 5 | 0.04903325 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 25 | 0.24516625 |
| 50 | 0.4903325 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 1000 | 9.80665 |
About these measurements
Impulse is force integrated over time.
The base reference used here is the newton second. One kilogram force second is 9.80665 base units; one kilonewton second is 1,000 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
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 kgf·s to kN·s?
Multiply the quantity in kgf·s by 0.00980665. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilonewton second to kilogram force second 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.
