Convert meganewton to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert meganewton [MN] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to meganewton.
How to Convert Meganewton to Kilogram-Force
1 MN = 101971.621297793 kgf
Example: convert 15 MN to kgf:
15 MN = 15 × 101971.621297793 kgf = 1529574.31946689 kgf
Meganewton to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
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Meganewton
A meganewton (MN) is a unit of force equal to one million newtons.
History/Origin
The meganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's SI units to measure larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, to provide a convenient scale for high-force measurements.
Current Use
Meganewtons are used in engineering, physics, and aerospace to quantify large forces, such as those in structural analysis, rocket propulsion, and large machinery.
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Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI).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.