Convert kip-force to kilonewton
Please provide values below to convert kip-force [kipf] to kilonewton [kN], or Convert kilonewton to kip-force.
How to Convert Kip-Force to Kilonewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162 kN
Example: convert 15 kipf to kN:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162 kN = 66.7233243 kN
Kip-Force to Kilonewton Conversion Table
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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.
Kilonewton
A kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons, where one newton is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
History/Origin
The kilonewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring larger forces, especially in engineering and physics, replacing the larger but less practical units like the kilopond.
Current Use
The kilonewton is commonly used in engineering, structural analysis, and physics to quantify forces such as loads, tensions, and pressures in various applications.