Convert hundredweight (UK) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Kilopound
1 cwt (UK) = 0.112 kip
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to kip:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 0.112 kip = 1.68 kip
Hundredweight (Uk) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) 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 originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.