What is Kgf and How is it Used in Engineering and Science?

Kgf stands for Kilogram-force. It is a unit of force that is equal to the weight of one kilogram in standard gravity. In other words, it is the force exerted on an object by the gravitational pull of the Earth when the object weighs one kilogram.

The kgf is often used in engineering and scientific applications where the force exerted on an object needs to be calculated based on its weight, rather than its mass. For example, if you want to calculate the force required to lift a heavy object, you might use the kgf instead of the object's mass because the weight of the object is more easily measured than its mass.

One kgf is equal to 9.8 Newtons, which is the standard unit of force used in the International System of Units (SI).