Convert giganewton to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert giganewton [GN] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to giganewton.
How to Convert Giganewton to Kilogram-Force
1 GN = 101971621.297793 kgf
Example: convert 15 GN to kgf:
15 GN = 15 × 101971621.297793 kgf = 1529574319.46689 kgf
Giganewton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
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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.
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.