Convert kilogram-force to kilopond
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to kilopond [kp], or Convert kilopond to kilogram-force.
1 kgf = 1 kp. To convert kilogram-force to kilopond, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kp = 1 kgf). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf = 1 kp
- 1 kp = 1 kgf
- 10 kgf = 10 kp
- 100 kgf = 100 kp
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Kilopond
1 kgf = 1 kp
Example: convert 15 kgf to kp:
15 kgf = 15 × 1 kp = 15 kp
Kilogram-Force to Kilopond Conversion Table
| kilogram-force | kilopond |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 1 kp |
| 2 kgf | 2 kp |
| 3 kgf | 3 kp |
| 5 kgf | 5 kp |
| 10 kgf | 10 kp |
| 20 kgf | 20 kp |
| 50 kgf | 50 kp |
| 100 kgf | 100 kp |
| 500 kgf | 500 kp |
| 1000 kgf | 1000 kp |
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Kilopond
The kilopond (kp) is a unit of force that was historically used to measure weight, defined as the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The kilopond was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the gravitational system of units, primarily used in Europe before the adoption of the SI system. It was based on the standard acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
Current Use
The kilopond is largely obsolete and has been replaced by the newton (N) in the International System of Units. It is rarely used in modern scientific contexts but may still appear in some engineering or historical references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force in kilopond?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 1 kilopond (kp).
How do you convert kilogram-force to kilopond?
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 1. For example, 25 kgf × 1 = 25 kp.
What is 10 kilogram-force in kilopond?
10 kgf = 10 kp.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force or the kilopond?
The kilopond is the larger unit: 1 kgf equals only 1 kp.