Convert kilopound to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Stone (Uk)
1 kip = 71.4285714285714 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 kip to st (UK):
15 kip = 15 × 71.4285714285714 st (UK) = 1071.42857142857 st (UK)
Kilopound to Stone (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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.