Convert kip-force to ounce-force
Please provide values below to convert kip-force [kipf] to ounce-force [ozf], or Convert ounce-force to kip-force.
How to Convert Kip-Force to Ounce-Force
1 kipf = 16000.0000719389 ozf
Example: convert 15 kipf to ozf:
15 kipf = 15 × 16000.0000719389 ozf = 240000.001079083 ozf
Kip-Force to Ounce-Force 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.
Ounce-Force
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by one ounce under standard gravity, approximately 0.278 Newtons.
History/Origin
The ounce-force originated from the imperial and US customary systems, used historically for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the SI unit.
Current Use
Ounce-force is rarely used today, primarily in legacy systems or specific industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.