Force is a fundamental concept in physics that cause and object to undergo a change in speed. Different types of units of force are used to quantify in physics, engineering and other applications. Let’s discuss about the units of force in detail.
Newton (N):
The SI unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
Dyne (dyn):
A unit of force in the CGS system, equal to the force required to accelerate a one-gram mass by one centimeter per second squared.
Pound-Force (lbf):
Commonly used in the United States and the British engineering system, representing the force exerted by one pound of mass under standard gravity.
Kilopond (kp):
A metric unit of force, equivalent to the force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity.
Poundal (pdl):
Another unit in the English engineering system, equal to the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass by one foot per second squared.
Kilogram-Force (kgf):
Force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity.
Gram-Force (gf):
A force unit in the CGS system, representing the force exerted by one gram of mass under standard gravity.
Kilonewton (kN):
Equal to 1,000 newtons, often used in engineering applications for larger force measurements.
Meganewton (MN):
Equal to one million newtons, used in scenarios where extremely large forces are involved.
Pound-Force per Square Inch (psi):
Commonly used in pressure measurements, especially in engineering.
Ounce-Force (ozf):
A smaller unit of force commonly used in physics and engineering.
Ton-Force (tonf):
Equal to 2,000 pounds-force, often used in heavy industry.
Dyne per Square Centimeter (dyn/cm²):
Used for pressure measurements in the CGS system.
Kip (kip):
Equal to 1,000 pounds-force, frequently used in civil engineering.
Pound-Force per Foot (lbf/ft):
Used in engineering for torque measurements.
Kilogram-Meter per Second Squared (kg·m/s²):
A derived unit of force in the SI system.
Pound-Force per Square Foot (lbf/ft²):
Used in engineering for pressure measurements.
Millinewton (mN):
Equal to one thousandth of a newton, often used in precise measurements.
Dekanewton (daN):
Equal to ten newtons, used in some European contexts.
Newton-Meter (N·m or Nm):
A unit of torque or rotational force, commonly used in engineering.
These units provide a diverse range of options for measuring force, each with its specific application and context.
Kilogram-Force Meter (kgf·m):
A unit of torque or moment of force, often used in engineering.
Pound-Force Foot (lbf·ft):
Another unit of torque commonly used in engineering and mechanics.
Poundal-Foot (pdl·ft):
Used in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, measuring torque.
Gram-Centimeter per Second Squared (g·cm/s²):
A unit of force in the CGS system, especially in physics.
Kilogram-Meter per Second Squared (kg·m/s²):
A more commonly used expression for the newton, especially in dynamics.
Ounce-Force Inch (ozf·in):
A smaller unit for torque measurements, commonly used in engineering.
Gram-Force Meter (gf·m):
A unit of torque in the CGS system, measuring rotational force.
Pound-Force per Square Foot per Minute (lbf/ft²/min):
Used in fluid dynamics to measure dynamic pressure.
Pound-Force per Square Inch per Minute (psi/min):
Another unit for dynamic pressure in fluid dynamics.
Dyne-Centimeter (dyn·cm):
A unit of torque or moment of force in the CGS system.
These additional units contribute to the comprehensive array of force measurement options, covering torque, pressure, and dynamic force in various systems and contexts.