Kip

kip

1,000 pounds-force

About Kip (kip)

Short for 'kilo-pound,' one kip equals 1,000 pounds-force (approximately 4,448 N). Structural engineers in the United States use kips for beam reactions, column loads, and foundation bearing pressures. Bridge design specifications in the US express dead loads and live loads in kips and kips per linear foot.

Category
Force
Symbol
kip
Also known as
kips kilopound-force
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CONVERT TO

Newton N Kilonewton kN Meganewton MN Dyne dyn Pound-force lbf Kilogram-force kgf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kip (kip)?

1,000 pounds-force

How many Newton (N) are in one Kip (kip)?

One Kip (kip) equals 4,448.22 Newton (N).

How many Kilonewton (kN) are in one Kip (kip)?

One Kip (kip) equals 4.4482 Kilonewton (kN).

How many Meganewton (MN) are in one Kip (kip)?

One Kip (kip) equals 0.0044482216 Meganewton (MN).

How do I convert Kip to Newton?

To convert Kip to Newton, multiply the value by 4,448.22 (1 kip = 4,448.22 N).