Convert Kilogram-force square second per meter to Grain
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.
Grain
The grain (gr) is a unit of mass used in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as 1/7000 of a pound or approximately 64.79891 milligrams. The grain is one of the smallest units of mass commonly used and is primarily employed in measuring the weight of precious metals, gemstones, and ammunition (such as bullets).
The grain traces its origins to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single grain of cereal, such as barley or wheat, which was used as a reference for small weight measurements. The term "grain" comes from the Latin "granum", meaning "grain" or "seed." The grain was used as a standard measure in ancient civilizations, including the Romans, and its use continued throughout medieval Europe. Over time, it was standardized in the 14th century as part of the Avoirdupois system and has remained in use for very precise measurements in modern times, especially in scientific fields, medicine, and the firearm industry.
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