Convert kilopound-force to exanewton
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to exanewton [EN], or Convert exanewton to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Exanewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162e-15 EN
Example: convert 15 kipf to EN:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162e-15 EN = 6.67233243e-14 EN
Kilopound-Force to Exanewton Conversion Table
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Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) 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-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.
Exanewton
An exanewton (EN) is a unit of force equal to 10^18 newtons.
History/Origin
The exanewton was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) prefixes to represent extremely large forces, following the adoption of the SI system and its prefixes in the 20th century.
Current Use
The exanewton is primarily used in theoretical physics and large-scale engineering contexts where extremely large forces are involved, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its size.