Convert nanonewton to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert nanonewton [nN] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to nanonewton.
How to Convert Nanonewton to Kilogram-Force
1 nN = 1.01971621297793e-10 kgf
Example: convert 15 nN to kgf:
15 nN = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-10 kgf = 1.52957431946689e-09 kgf
Nanonewton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
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Nanonewton
A nanonewton (nN) is a unit of force equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a newton.
History/Origin
The nanonewton was introduced as part of the SI system's prefix-based units to measure very small forces, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, following the adoption of the SI units and prefixes.
Current Use
Nanonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, and precision instrumentation to quantify extremely small forces.
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.