Convert kilopound-force to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Giganewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162e-06 GN
Example: convert 15 kipf to GN:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162e-06 GN = 6.67233243e-05 GN
Kilopound-Force to Giganewton 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.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.