Convert kilogram-force to pound foot/square second
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2], or Convert pound foot/square second to kilogram-force.
1 kgf = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2. To convert kilogram-force to pound foot/square second, multiply the value by 70.9316375291; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lb*ft/s^2 = 0.0140980814039 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 = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2
- 1 lb*ft/s^2 = 0.0140980814039 kgf
- 10 kgf = 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2
- 100 kgf = 7093.16375291 lb*ft/s^2
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Pound Foot/square Second
1 kgf = 70.9316375290722 lb*ft/s^2
Example: convert 15 kgf to lb*ft/s^2:
15 kgf = 15 × 70.9316375290722 lb*ft/s^2 = 1063.97456293608 lb*ft/s^2
Kilogram-Force to Pound Foot/square Second Conversion Table
| kilogram-force | pound foot/square second |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 2 kgf | 141.863275058 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 3 kgf | 212.794912587 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 5 kgf | 354.658187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 10 kgf | 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 20 kgf | 1418.63275058 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 50 kgf | 3546.58187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 100 kgf | 7093.16375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 500 kgf | 35465.8187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 1000 kgf | 70931.6375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Pound Foot/square Second
The pound foot per square second (lb*ft/s^2) is a unit of force representing the force exerted by a one-pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify force based on the pound as a unit of mass and foot as a unit of distance, with seconds as the time unit. It is related to the pound-force (lbf) but includes a distance component, making it a derived unit in mechanics.
Current Use
The pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern practice; force is typically expressed in pound-force (lbf). When used, it appears in specific engineering contexts involving force calculations in imperial units, especially in classical mechanics and engineering analyses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force in pound foot/square second?
1 kilogram-force (kgf) = 70.9316375291 pound foot/square second (lb*ft/s^2).
How do you convert kilogram-force to pound foot/square second?
Multiply the kilogram-force value by 70.9316375291. For example, 25 kgf × 70.9316375291 = 1773.29093823 lb*ft/s^2.
What is 10 kilogram-force in pound foot/square second?
10 kgf = 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force or the pound foot/square second?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 kgf = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2.