Newtons (N)
Force measurement in Newtons
Kilograms (kg)
Mass measurement in Kilograms
Conversion Formula
kg = N / 9.80665 | N = kg × 9.80665
Real-time bidirectional conversion between force (Newtons) and mass (Kilograms)
Force measurement in Newtons
Mass measurement in Kilograms
kg = N / 9.80665 | N = kg × 9.80665
Our Newton to Kilogram Converter is a free, real-time tool that instantly converts between force (measured in Newtons) and mass (measured in Kilograms). This conversion is essential in physics, engineering, and everyday calculations involving weight and force.
A Newton (N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared. This unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics.
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant to be 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ when expressed in the unit J s, which is equal to kg m² s⁻¹.
Converting between force and mass is essential in many fields:
Newtons measure force, while kilograms measure mass. The conversion between them depends on gravity. On Earth, 1 kilogram of mass exerts about 9.8 Newtons of force due to gravity.
Converting Newtons to Kilograms is useful when you know the force applied (in Newtons) and want to determine the equivalent mass (in Kilograms) that would produce that force under Earth's gravity.
This converter uses standard Earth gravity (9.80665 m/s²). For locations with significantly different gravity (like high altitudes or other planets), you would need to adjust the conversion factor.
Our converter uses double-precision floating point arithmetic, providing accuracy to 15 decimal places, which is sufficient for most practical applications.
Yes, our converter is fully responsive and works on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.