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kilogram-force

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A unit of force equal to the weight, on earth (subject to standard gravity at 9.80665 m/s2), of a mass of one kilogram; equal to 9.80665 newtons. Symbol kgf or kg_f.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kilopond

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From kilogram + force.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kilogrammavoima — unit of force
  • Finnish: kilopondi — unit of force