Convert kilopond to pound foot/square second
Please provide values below to convert kilopond [kp] to pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2], or Convert pound foot/square second to kilopond.
1 kp = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2. To convert kilopond 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 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 = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2
- 1 lb*ft/s^2 = 0.0140980814039 kp
- 10 kp = 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2
- 100 kp = 7093.16375291 lb*ft/s^2
How to Convert Kilopond to Pound Foot/square Second
1 kp = 70.9316375290722 lb*ft/s^2
Example: convert 15 kp to lb*ft/s^2:
15 kp = 15 × 70.9316375290722 lb*ft/s^2 = 1063.97456293608 lb*ft/s^2
Kilopond to Pound Foot/square Second Conversion Table
| kilopond | pound foot/square second |
|---|---|
| 1 kp | 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 2 kp | 141.863275058 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 3 kp | 212.794912587 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 5 kp | 354.658187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 10 kp | 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 20 kp | 1418.63275058 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 50 kp | 3546.58187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 100 kp | 7093.16375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 500 kp | 35465.8187645 lb*ft/s^2 |
| 1000 kp | 70931.6375291 lb*ft/s^2 |
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The kilopond is largely obsolete and has been replaced by the newton (N) in the International System of Units. It is rarely used in modern scientific contexts but may still appear in some engineering or historical references.
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 kilopond in pound foot/square second?
1 kilopond (kp) = 70.9316375291 pound foot/square second (lb*ft/s^2).
How do you convert kilopond to pound foot/square second?
Multiply the kilopond value by 70.9316375291. For example, 25 kp × 70.9316375291 = 1773.29093823 lb*ft/s^2.
What is 10 kilopond in pound foot/square second?
10 kp = 709.316375291 lb*ft/s^2.
Which unit is larger, the kilopond or the pound foot/square second?
The kilopond is the larger unit: 1 kp = 70.9316375291 lb*ft/s^2.