Convert carat to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Kilopound
1 car, ct = 4.40924524369755e-07 kip
Example: convert 15 car, ct to kip:
15 car, ct = 15 × 4.40924524369755e-07 kip = 6.61386786554633e-06 kip
Carat to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
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.