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Kilogram-Force [kgf]


Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force based on the force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity.



  • It is defined as the force exerted by a mass of 1 kilogram under Earth's gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s²).



  • Mathematically:



1 kgf=1 kg×9.80665 m/s2=9.80665 N1 \text{ kgf} = 1 \text{ kg} \times 9.80665 \text{ m/s}^2 = 9.80665 \text{ N}

  • Although not an SI unit, kilogram-force is commonly used in engineering and industries to express force more intuitively related to mass.



Example: A force of 10 kgf corresponds to approximately 98.07 newtons.



Kilopound-Force [kipf]


The kilopound-force (kipf) is a unit of force commonly used in engineering, especially in the United States.



  • It equals 1,000 pound-force (lbf).



  • Mathematically:



1 kipf=1,000 lbf4,448.22 newtons1 \text{ kipf} = 1,000 \text{ lbf} \approx 4,448.22 \text{ newtons}

  • The kipf is often used to express large forces such as structural loads, stresses in materials, or foundation pressures.



  • It simplifies large force values by grouping them in thousands of pounds-force, making calculations and communication more convenient.





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