Convert joule/meter to kip-force
Please provide values below to convert joule/meter [J/m] to kip-force [kipf], or Convert kip-force to joule/meter.
How to Convert Joule/meter to Kip-Force
1 J/m = 0.000224808942860181 kipf
Example: convert 15 J/m to kipf:
15 J/m = 15 × 0.000224808942860181 kipf = 0.00337213414290271 kipf
Joule/meter to Kip-Force Conversion Table
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Joule/meter
The joule per meter (J/m) is a unit of energy per unit length, commonly used to measure energy distribution along a distance.
History/Origin
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined in 1948, and the meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. The combination J/m has been used in physics and engineering to quantify energy density or energy per unit length, especially in fields like mechanics and material science.
Current Use
J/m is used today to express energy per unit length in applications such as work done per unit length, energy density in cables, and in force-related calculations involving energy distribution along a line.
Kip-Force
The kip-force (kipf) is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, defined as the force exerted by a mass of one thousand pounds under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The kip-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for engineering and construction, derived from the pound-force, with 'kip' meaning 1,000 pounds. It became common in structural engineering and related fields during the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kip-force is mainly used in structural engineering, construction, and related industries within the United States for measuring large forces, especially in load calculations and specifications.