kgms2

kgms2 is a textual representation for the product of kilogram, meter, and the reciprocal of second squared, written as kg·m·s^-2. This dimensional expression corresponds to the SI unit of force, the newton. In standard notation, 1 newton equals 1 kg·m·s^-2. Therefore, kgms2 is not an official unit name in SI; rather, it is a way to express a force dimension in plain text or in data sets where punctuation is avoided.

Usage patterns vary. In practice, scientists and engineers typically use the symbol N for a force value, but kgms2 may appear in equations, source code, or documents where explicit multiplication symbols are omitted or when representing units in a non-symbolic form.

Conversions and examples help illustrate the concept. 1 N equals 0.224809 pounds-force. By definition, a 1 kg mass accelerated at 1 m/s^2 experiences a force of 1 N, so a 2 kg mass accelerated at 3 m/s^2 experiences a force of 6 N (6 kg·m·s^-2).

History and context. The Newton, named after Isaac Newton, was established as the SI unit of force in the 20th century as part of the formalization of derived units in the SI system.

See also: Newton, SI base units, SI derived units, dimensional analysis.