Convert kilogram-force to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force [kgf] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to kilogram-force.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Giganewton
1 kgf = 9.80665e-09 GN
Example: convert 15 kgf to GN:
15 kgf = 15 × 9.80665e-09 GN = 1.4709975e-07 GN
Kilogram-Force to Giganewton Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.