Convert between Kilopond and other Force units.

Kilopond as a Unit of Force

A kilopond (kp) is a unit of force that is defined as the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one kilogram in a standard gravitational field. Specifically, it is equivalent to the force produced by one kilogram under standard gravity, which is approximately 9.81 meters per second squared.

The kilopond was historically used in various fields, particularly in mechanical engineering and physics, but it has largely been replaced by the more widely accepted unit of force known as the newton. One kilopond is equal to about 9.81 newtons. Although less common today, the kilopond remains a useful concept in certain contexts, particularly for those familiar with the metric system. It emphasizes the relationship between mass and weight, providing an intuitive understanding of gravitational forces acting on objects.

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Attonewton Convert from Kilopond to Attonewton
Centinewton Convert from Kilopond to Centinewton
Decinewton Convert from Kilopond to Decinewton
Dekanewton Convert from Kilopond to Dekanewton
Dyne Convert from Kilopond to Dyne
Exanewton Convert from Kilopond to Exanewton
Femtonewton Convert from Kilopond to Femtonewton
Giganewton Convert from Kilopond to Giganewton
Gram-force Convert from Kilopond to Gram-force
Hectonewton Convert from Kilopond to Hectonewton
Joule/centimeter Convert from Kilopond to Joule/centimeter
Joule/meter Convert from Kilopond to Joule/meter
Kilogram-force Convert from Kilopond to Kilogram-force
Kilonewton Convert from Kilopond to Kilonewton
Kilopound-force Convert from Kilopond to Kilopound-force
Kip-force Convert from Kilopond to Kip-force
Meganewton Convert from Kilopond to Meganewton
Micronewton Convert from Kilopond to Micronewton
Millinewton Convert from Kilopond to Millinewton
Nanonewton Convert from Kilopond to Nanonewton
Newton Convert from Kilopond to Newton
Ounce-force Convert from Kilopond to Ounce-force
Petanewton Convert from Kilopond to Petanewton
Piconewton Convert from Kilopond to Piconewton
Pond Convert from Kilopond to Pond
Pound-force Convert from Kilopond to Pound-force
Pound foot/square second Convert from Kilopond to Pound foot/square second
Poundal Convert from Kilopond to Poundal
Teranewton Convert from Kilopond to Teranewton
Ton-force (long) Convert from Kilopond to Ton-force (long)
Ton-force (metric) Convert from Kilopond to Ton-force (metric)
Ton-force (short) Convert from Kilopond to Ton-force (short)