Kilopond to Ounce-force Conversion

Convert between Kilopond and Ounce-force quickly and accurately.

kp
ozf

How to Convert Kilopond to Ounce-force

Conversion Formula

1 kp = 35.274 ozf
1 ozf = 0.028 kp

Example

Convert 15 kp to ozf:

15 kp = 15 × 35.274 ozf = 529.109 ozf

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

Ounce-force

ozf

Definition

Ounce-force represents the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one ounce under standard gravity conditions. It equals approximately 0.278 Newtons and is commonly used for measuring small forces in engineering applications, particularly in the United States.

History/Origin

Ounce-force was widely used in engineering for measuring small forces before the Newton became the standard SI unit. It provided an intuitive way to express forces in terms of familiar mass units. The unit was particularly popular in US engineering practices and remains in use in many applications.

Current Use

Still used in engineering applications for measuring small forces, particularly in the United States. Common in mechanical engineering for small torque specifications and in precision applications. Used in material testing and in some industrial processes where small forces are measured.

Multiplier

0.278

Offset

0

Kilopond to Ounce-force Conversion Table

Kilopond [kp] Ounce-force [ozf]
1 kp 35.273962 ozf
10 kp 352.739619 ozf
25 kp 881.849049 ozf
50 kp 1763.698097 ozf
100 kp 3527.396194 ozf
0 kp 0E+0 ozf
-10 kp -352.739619 ozf
-40 kp -1410.958478 ozf