Kilopond to Pound foot/square second Conversion

Convert between Kilopond and Pound foot/square second quickly and accurately.

kp
lb⋅ft/s²

How to Convert Kilopond to Pound foot/square second

Conversion Formula

1 kp = 70.932 lb⋅ft/s²
1 lb⋅ft/s² = 0.014 kp

Example

Convert 15 kp to lb⋅ft/s²:

15 kp = 15 × 70.932 lb⋅ft/s² = 1063.975 lb⋅ft/s²

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

Pound foot/square second

lb⋅ft/s²

Definition

Pound foot per square second is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one pound at a rate of one foot per second squared. This unit is equivalent to one poundal.

History/Origin

Pound foot per square second was introduced as part of the FPS (foot-pound-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 unit represents the fundamental relationship between mass, acceleration, and force.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

0.138

Offset

0

Kilopond to Pound foot/square second Conversion Table

Kilopond [kp] Pound foot/square second [lb⋅ft/s²]
1 kp 70.931635 lb⋅ft/s²
10 kp 709.316353 lb⋅ft/s²
25 kp 1773.290882 lb⋅ft/s²
50 kp 3546.581764 lb⋅ft/s²
100 kp 7093.163527 lb⋅ft/s²
0 kp 0E+0 lb⋅ft/s²
-10 kp -709.316353 lb⋅ft/s²
-40 kp -2837.265411 lb⋅ft/s²