Convert kilopond to newton
Kilopond
The kilopond (kp), also called kilogram-force (kgf), is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force acting on a mass of one kilogram at standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). It was widely used in European engineering and physics before the adoption of the SI newton, and the name "kilopond" remains in use in some German-language technical fields. One kilopond equals exactly 9.80665 newtons.
Newton
The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton. One newton is the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at one metre per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Roughly the weight of a small (100 g) apple under standard gravity, it is the base unit used throughout physics and engineering to express force, weight and thrust.
Kilopond to Newton conversion table
| Kilopond | Newton |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 5 | 49.0333 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 25 | 245.166 |
| 50 | 490.333 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 500 | 4903.33 |
| 1000 | 9806.65 |