Convert kilopound to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Quintal (Metric)
1 kip = 4.5359237 cwt
Example: convert 15 kip to cwt:
15 kip = 15 × 4.5359237 cwt = 68.0388555 cwt
Kilopound to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.