Convert Kilograms-force to Kips
1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 0.002204622622 kips (kip).
1 kgf = 0.002204622622 kip
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram-force to Kip
- 1 kgf = 0.002204622622 kip
- 1 kip = 453.59237 kgf
- Example: convert 15 kgf to kip: 15 kgf = 15 × 0.002204622622 kip = 0.03306933933 kip
Formula
kip = kgf × 0.002204622621849
or kip = kgf ÷ 453.59237
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kgf = 1 kg × 9.80665 m/s² = 9.80665 N (exact)
- 1 kip = 1000 lbf = 4448.2216152605 N
- 1 kgf = 9.80665 N ÷ 4448.221615261 N per kip = 0.002204622621849 kip
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram-force definition: kilogram-force; Kip definition: kip.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 kgf converts to 0.01102311311 kip.
5 kgf × 0.002204622622 = 0.01102311311 kip - A value of 50 kgf is 0.1102311311 kip.
50 kgf × 0.002204622622 = 0.1102311311 kip
Kilogram-force to Kip conversion table
| Kilograms-force (kgf) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kgf | 0.001102311311 kip |
| 1 kgf | 0.002204622622 kip |
| 2 kgf | 0.004409245244 kip |
| 5 kgf | 0.01102311311 kip |
| 10 kgf | 0.02204622622 kip |
| 20 kgf | 0.04409245244 kip |
| 50 kgf | 0.1102311311 kip |
| 100 kgf | 0.2204622622 kip |
| 500 kgf | 1.102311311 kip |
| 1000 kgf | 2.204622622 kip |
Where it's used
Kilograms-force are used for older metric engineering data and gauges (kgf/cm²), while kips appear in US structural engineering loads. Both measure force, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram-force to other force units
| Conversion | 1 kgf equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram-force to newton | 9.80665 N |
| kilogram-force to kilonewton | 0.00980665 kN |
| kilogram-force to pound-force | 2.204622622 lbf |
| kilogram-force to kip | 0.002204622622 kip |
| kilogram-force to dyne | 980665 dyn |
| kilogram-force to ounce-force | 35.27396195 ozf |
| kilogram-force to gram-force | 1000 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many kips are in 1 kilogram-force?
1 kgf = 0.002204622622 kip.
How do I convert kilograms-force to kips?
Multiply the value in kgf by 0.002204622622, or divide it by 453.59237. For example, 15 kgf × 0.002204622622 = 0.03306933933 kip.
Is the kgf to kip conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kilogram-force (kgf)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kip (1000 lbf)".
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