Kilopond

kp

The kilopond is the metric equivalent of pound-force, representing the gravitational force on one kilogram at sea level.

Convertisseur rapide

1 kilopond = kilonewton

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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

Unités associées

Utilisé dans les régions

Historical Engineering Europe
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