KILOPOND

Etymology

Noun

kilopond (plural kiloponds)

A gravitational metric unit of force equal to the magnitude of the force exerted by a mass off one kilogram in the standard gravity (i.e. at the surface of the earth).

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with kilopound.

Synonyms

• kp

• kilogram-force

• kgf

Source: Wiktionary



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