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How are the units of weight, kgf and newton related?

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The kgf is the unit of force according to the Gravitational metric system and Newton is the S.I. unit of force.

$1 k g f$ is the force with which earth attracts a body of $1 k g$ , whereas, the earth attracts a body of $0.1 k g$ with a force of $1$ N.
$1 k g f = 10 N$

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