Convert kilopound-force to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Kilogram-Force
1 kipf = 453.592370483295 kgf
Example: convert 15 kipf to kgf:
15 kipf = 15 × 453.592370483295 kgf = 6803.88555724942 kgf
Kilopound-Force to Kilogram-Force 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.
Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.