Convert decigram to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Kilopound
1 dg = 2.20462262184878e-07 kip
Example: convert 15 dg to kip:
15 dg = 15 × 2.20462262184878e-07 kip = 3.30693393277316e-06 kip
Decigram to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.