Kilopond to Exanewton Conversion

Convert between Kilopond and Exanewton quickly and accurately.

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EN

How to Convert Kilopond to Exanewton

Conversion Formula

1 kp = 1E-17 EN
1 EN = 1E+17 kp

Example

Convert 15 kp to EN:

15 kp = 15 × 1E-17 EN = 1E-16 EN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Kilopond

kp

Definition

The kilopond is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared. The kilopond is equal to approximately 9.81 Newtons.

History/Origin

The kilopond was introduced as part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the Latin word "pondus" meaning weight.

Current Use

Still used in some areas of physics and engineering, particularly in Europe. Common in some engineering applications where the CGS system is still used. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment that were designed using the CGS system.

Multiplier

9.807

Offset

0

Exanewton

EN

Definition

An exanewton equals 10^18 Newtons and represents an extremely large force unit. This unit is used in theoretical physics and astrophysics for describing forces on cosmic scales, such as gravitational forces between massive celestial bodies.

History/Origin

The exanewton was created as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system to handle extremely large forces. The prefix "exa" (meaning 10^18) was adopted in 1975. This unit is primarily used in theoretical calculations and astrophysical contexts.

Current Use

Used in theoretical physics and astrophysics for describing forces on cosmic scales. Applied in calculations involving massive celestial bodies, galactic dynamics, and cosmological models. Primarily a theoretical unit used in scientific research and calculations.

Multiplier

1E+18

Offset

0

Kilopond to Exanewton Conversion Table

Kilopond [kp] Exanewton [EN]
1 kp 1E-17 EN
10 kp 1E-16 EN
25 kp 2E-16 EN
50 kp 5E-16 EN
100 kp 1E-15 EN
0 kp 0E+0 EN
-10 kp -1E-16 EN
-40 kp -4E-16 EN