Kips to Kilonewtons Converter
Convert kips (kilopound-force) to kilonewtons. A kip is a unit of force, not mass.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter a finite non-negative value.
- Convert and review the result.
- Check the unit definition and source.
Definition and scope
NIST SP 811: 1 kip = 1,000 lbf = 4.448222 kN. Kip denotes force (kilopound-force), not mass.
Formula and source
kilonewtons = kips × 4.448222. Source: https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811/nist-guide-si-appendix-b-conversion-factors/nist-guide-si-appendix-b8. The calculation runs locally in your browser.
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Common questions
What factor is used?
NIST SP 811: 1 kip = 1,000 lbf = 4.448222 kN. Kip denotes force (kilopound-force), not mass.
What is the formula?
kilonewtons = kips × 4.448222.