kilogram-force en · NOUN
Etymology
From kilogram + force.
Meanings
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(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.
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).
2000 October 9, Gérard P. Michon, “What is a slug, in the [engineering] weight measurement system?”, in Numericana.com:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kilograms-force | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fi kilopondi (unit of force) · fi kilogrammavoima (unit of force)