Convert kilopound-force to teranewton
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to teranewton [TN], or Convert teranewton to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Teranewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162e-09 TN
Example: convert 15 kipf to TN:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162e-09 TN = 6.67233243e-08 TN
Kilopound-Force to Teranewton Conversion Table
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Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.
Teranewton
A teranewton (TN) is a unit of force equal to one trillion newtons (10^12 N).
History/Origin
The teranewton was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to accommodate very large force measurements, following the adoption of the SI units, to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving immense forces.
Current Use
The teranewton is primarily used in scientific research and engineering fields dealing with extremely large forces, such as astrophysics, large-scale structural analysis, and high-energy physics.