ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kilogram-force

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kilogram-force is a noun meaning (obsolete) A unit of force equal to the weight, on earth (subject to standard gravity at 9.80665 m/s²), of a mass of one kilogram; equal to 9.80665 newtons. Symbol kgf or kg_f.

Meaning

(obsolete) A unit of force equal to the weight, on earth (subject to standard gravity at 9.80665 m/s²), of a mass of one kilogram; equal to 9.80665 newtons. Symbol kgf or kg_f.

Example Sentences

A mass of one hyl gets accelerated at a rate of one meter per square second by a force of one kilogram-force (namely, 9.80665 N).

Word Forms

Synonyms for kilogram-force

Depending on context, synonyms include kilopond.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pound-force, pound, femtogramme, femtogram, foot-pound, footpound.

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