Convert Kilogram-force square second per meter to Carat
Kilogram-force square second per meter
The unit kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) combines force, time, and length dimensions. It represents the mass equivalent when analyzing force-related phenomena over time and distance, where kilogram-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram at standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
This unit originates from engineering contexts where the gravitational metric unit kilogram-force (kgf) was commonly used before the adoption of the SI system. It was part of older metric-based systems in Europe and engineering fields, gradually replaced by the SI unit newton (N) for consistency.
Carat
The carat (ct) is a unit of mass used to measure the weight of gemstones and pearls. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. It is commonly used in the jewelry industry to indicate the size and weight of precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
The carat originated from the use of the carob seed (from the Ceratonia siliqua tree) as a reference for weight in ancient times. These seeds were used because of their relatively consistent weight, and they were widely available across regions. The term "carat" comes from the Greek word "keration", which means "little horn," referring to the carob seed. Over time, the carat became standardized, and in 1907, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) defined the carat as 200 milligrams, ensuring consistency in the measurement of gemstones worldwide.
Convert Kilogram-force square second per meter to other weight-converter units
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 9.80665 Kilogram
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 9806.65 Gram
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 9806650 Milligram
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.00980665 Metric Ton
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.009645152 Long Ton
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.010826366 Short Ton
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 21.615 Pound
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 345.84 Ounce
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 49033.25 Carat
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 1.7292 Stone (US)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 1.568 Stone (UK)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 151200 Grain
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.671968 Slug
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.0980665 Quintal
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.8815 Quarter (US)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.785 Quarter (UK)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.22075 Hundredweight (US)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.19625 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 341.25 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 305.5 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.00980665 Tonne
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.0000098067 Kiloton
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 5.905e+27 Dalton
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 1 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Kilogram-force square second per meter = 0.021615 Kilopound