Convert kilogram-force to kilonewton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to kilonewton [kN], or Convert kilonewton to kilogram-force.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton
1 kgf = 0.00980665 kN
Example: convert 15 kgf to kN:
15 kgf = 15 × 0.00980665 kN = 0.14709975 kN
Kilogram-Force to Kilonewton Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.
Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.