Convert kilogram-force to meganewton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to meganewton [MN], or Convert meganewton to kilogram-force.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Meganewton
1 kgf = 9.80665e-06 MN
Example: convert 15 kgf to MN:
15 kgf = 15 × 9.80665e-06 MN = 0.00014709975 MN
Kilogram-Force to Meganewton 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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Meganewton
A meganewton (MN) is a unit of force equal to one million newtons.
History/Origin
The meganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's SI units to measure larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, to provide a convenient scale for high-force measurements.
Current Use
Meganewtons are used in engineering, physics, and aerospace to quantify large forces, such as those in structural analysis, rocket propulsion, and large machinery.