Convert scruple (apothecary) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Kilopound
1 s.ap = 2.85714285714286e-06 kip
Example: convert 15 s.ap to kip:
15 s.ap = 15 × 2.85714285714286e-06 kip = 4.28571428571428e-05 kip
Scruple (Apothecary) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.
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.