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 | Newton | Kilopond |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 | 1 | 0.101972 |
| 2 | 19.6133 | 2 | 0.203943 |
| 3 | 29.42 | 3 | 0.305915 |
| 5 | 49.0333 | 5 | 0.509858 |
| 10 | 98.0665 | 10 | 1.01972 |
| 20 | 196.133 | 20 | 2.03943 |
| 25 | 245.166 | 25 | 2.54929 |
| 50 | 490.333 | 50 | 5.09858 |
| 100 | 980.665 | 100 | 10.1972 |
| 250 | 2451.66 | 250 | 25.4929 |
| 500 | 4903.33 | 500 | 50.9858 |
| 1000 | 9806.65 | 1000 | 101.972 |
How to convert Kilopond to Newton
1 kp = 9.80665 N. To convert any value, multiply it by 9.80665. For example, 25 kp = 245.166 N.
Frequently asked questions
- How many N are there in one kp?
- One kp is equal to 9.80665 N.
- How do you convert Kilopond to Newton?
- Multiply the value in Kilopond by 9.80665 to get the result in Newton.
- How much is 25 kp in N?
- 25 kp is equal to 245.166 N.
- How do you convert Newton back to Kilopond?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Newton by 0.101972 to get Kilopond.