Convert kilopound to kilogram-force square second/meter
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to kilogram-force square second/meter [kgf·s²/m], or Convert kilogram-force square second/meter to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
1 kip = 46.2535493772083 kgf·s²/m
Example: convert 15 kip to kgf·s²/m:
15 kip = 15 × 46.2535493772083 kgf·s²/m = 693.803240658125 kgf·s²/m
Kilopound to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter 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.
Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
Kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) is a derived unit used to measure a specific combination of force, time, and length, often in specialized engineering contexts.
History/Origin
The unit originates from the kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram mass, combined with time and length units for specific applications. It has been used historically in mechanical and engineering calculations before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Currently, kgf·s²/m is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units. It may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields requiring non-standard units.