What is the equivalent of 1 kW of electrical power in kgf-m/s?

To understand the equivalence of 1 kW (kilowatt) of electrical power in terms of kgf-m/s (kilogram-force meter per second), we need to look at the definitions of these units and their relationships.

1 kW is a measure of power equivalent to 1,000 watts. Power, in general, can be defined as the rate at which work is performed or energy is transferred. In terms of mechanical units, 1 kgf is the force exerted by a mass of 1 kilogram under standard gravity, which is approximately 9.81 m/s².

To convert power from kW into kgf-m/s:

• First, recall that 1 watt is equal to 1 joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).
• In the mechanical sense, 1 joule can also be viewed as the work done when a force of 1 newton moves an object 1 meter (1 J = 1 N·m).
• To convert newtons to kilogram-force, we note that 1 N is equivalent to about 0.10197 kgf.

Thus, when we convert 1 kW to kgf-m/s: 1 kW =