Kilonewton

kN

1,000 newtons

About Kilonewton (kN)

One thousand newtons, the kilonewton is used in structural engineering for building loads, bridge design forces, and crane lifting capacities. A mid-size car weighs about 14 kN, and structural engineers specify beam and column loads in kilonewtons to ensure buildings withstand applied forces.

Category
Force
Symbol
kN
Also known as
kilonewtons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kilonewton (kN)?

1,000 newtons

How many Newton (N) are in one Kilonewton (kN)?

One Kilonewton (kN) equals 1,000 Newton (N).

How many Meganewton (MN) are in one Kilonewton (kN)?

One Kilonewton (kN) equals 0.001 Meganewton (MN).

How many Dyne (dyn) are in one Kilonewton (kN)?

One Kilonewton (kN) equals 100,000,000 Dyne (dyn).

How do I convert Kilonewton to Newton?

To convert Kilonewton to Newton, multiply the value by 1,000 (1 kN = 1,000 N).