Kilopond
kp
The kilopond is the metric equivalent of pound-force, representing the gravitational force on one kilogram at sea level.
Pikamuunnin
Kilopond (kp)
The kilopond is the metric equivalent of pound-force, representing the gravitational force on one kilogram at sea level.
Characteristics
- Also called kilogram-force (kgf)
- Symbol: kp or kgf
- 1 kp = 9.80665 N
- 1 kp = mass of 1 kg under Earth gravity
Applications
- Traditional metric engineering
- European engineering references
- Material testing standards
- Mechanical engineering calculations
- Structural load estimations
Liittyvät yksiköt
Käytetty alueilla
Historical Engineering Europe