What is kilonewton?

A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1,000 Newtons (N). Newton is the unit of force that is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram (kg) at a rate of one meter per second squared (m/s²).

Kilonewtons are commonly used in a variety of scientific and engineering computations. They are frequently employed to express the strength of materials, particularly in structural engineering. For example, the weight capacity of a crane or a bridge may be measured in kilonewtons.

In addition, kilonewtons are useful in measuring the force required to move heavy objects or perform other tasks that involve significant amounts of force. They are also used in measuring the weight or mass of objects in applications such as industrial scales and weighing systems.