Convert kilopond to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert kilopond [kp] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to kilopond.
1 kp = 1 kgf. To convert kilopond to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 1 kp). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kp = 1 kgf
- 1 kgf = 1 kp
- 10 kp = 10 kgf
- 100 kp = 100 kgf
How to Convert Kilopond to Kilogram-Force
1 kp = 1 kgf
Example: convert 15 kp to kgf:
15 kp = 15 × 1 kgf = 15 kgf
Kilopond to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| kilopond | kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 kp | 1 kgf |
| 2 kp | 2 kgf |
| 3 kp | 3 kgf |
| 5 kp | 5 kgf |
| 10 kp | 10 kgf |
| 20 kp | 20 kgf |
| 50 kp | 50 kgf |
| 100 kp | 100 kgf |
| 500 kp | 500 kgf |
| 1000 kp | 1000 kgf |
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The kilopond is largely obsolete and has been replaced by the newton (N) in the International System of Units. It is rarely used in modern scientific contexts but may still appear in some engineering or historical references.
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilopond in kilogram-force?
1 kilopond (kp) = 1 kilogram-force (kgf).
How do you convert kilopond to kilogram-force?
Multiply the kilopond value by 1. For example, 25 kp × 1 = 25 kgf.
What is 10 kilopond in kilogram-force?
10 kp = 10 kgf.
Which unit is larger, the kilopond or the kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 kp equals only 1 kgf.