Convert kilopound to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Quarter (Uk)
1 kip = 35.7142857142857 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 kip to qr (UK):
15 kip = 15 × 35.7142857142857 qr (UK) = 535.714285714286 qr (UK)
Kilopound to Quarter (Uk) 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.
Quarter (Uk)
A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).
History/Origin
The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.