kN
Kilonewton
Metric System

Kilonewton (kN)

A kilonewton (kN) equals 1,000 newtons or approximately 225 pounds-force. Kilonewtons measure structural loads, bridge capacities, crane ratings, and vehicle towing forces. A car weighs about 15-20 kN. Building columns support hundreds of kN.

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Conversion Factors

1 kN 1000 N
1 kN 1000000 MN
1 kN 1000000 mN
1 kN 101.9716213 kgf
1 kN 101971.6213 gf
1 kN 0.1019716213 tf
1 kN 224.8089431 lbf
1 kN 3596.9430896 ozf
1 kN 0.2248089431 kipf
1 kN 0.1124044715 tonf
1 kN 100000000 dyn
1 kN 7233.0138512 pdl
1 kN 1 sn

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