Convert Kilonewtons to Kips
1 kilonewton (kN) equals 0.2248089431 kips (kip).
1 kN = 0.2248089431 kip
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk kilonewton to kip converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Kip
- 1 kN = 0.2248089431 kip
- 1 kip = 4.448221615 kN
- Example: convert 15 kN to kip: 15 kN = 15 × 0.2248089431 kip = 3.372134146 kip
Formula
kip = kN × 0.2248089430997
or kip = kN ÷ 4.448221615261
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kN = 10³ N
- 1 kip = 1000 lbf = 4448.2216152605 N
- 1 kN = 1000 N ÷ 4448.221615261 N per kip = 0.2248089430997 kip
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilonewton definition: kilonewton; Kip definition: kip.
Worked examples
- A 100 kN beam reaction is 22.48089431 kip.
100 kN × 0.2248089431 = 22.48089431 kip - 500 kN is 112.4044715 kip.
500 kN × 0.2248089431 = 112.4044715 kip
Kilonewton to Kip conversion table
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 1 kN | 0.2248089431 kip |
| 5 kN | 1.124044715 kip |
| 10 kN | 2.248089431 kip |
| 12 kN | 2.697707317 kip |
| 20 kN | 4.496178862 kip |
| 22 kN | 4.945796748 kip |
| 25 kN | 5.620223577 kip |
| 50 kN | 11.24044715 kip |
| 100 kN | 22.48089431 kip |
| 200 kN | 44.96178862 kip |
| 500 kN | 112.4044715 kip |
| 1000 kN | 224.8089431 kip |
Where it's used
Metric structural forces are converted to kips for US building codes (AISC, ACI).
Kilonewton to other force units
| Conversion | 1 kN equals |
|---|---|
| kilonewton to newton | 1000 N |
| kilonewton to pound-force | 224.8089431 lbf |
| kilonewton to kilogram-force | 101.9716213 kgf |
| kilonewton to kip | 0.2248089431 kip |
| kilonewton to dyne | 100000000 dyn |
| kilonewton to ounce-force | 3596.94309 ozf |
| kilonewton to gram-force | 101971.6213 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many kips is 1 kN?
1 kN = 0.2248089431 kip.
How many kips are in 1 kilonewton?
1 kN = 0.2248089431 kip.
How do I convert kilonewtons to kips?
Multiply the value in kN by 0.2248089431, or divide it by 4.448221615. For example, 15 kN × 0.2248089431 = 3.372134146 kip.
Is the kN 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
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- 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)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
Cite this page
APA
Scientific Converters. (2026, October 15). Convert Kilonewtons to Kips. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://scientificconverters.com/force/kilonewtons-to-kips/
IEEE
Scientific Converters, "Convert Kilonewtons to Kips," scientificconverters.com. Accessed: Oct. 17, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://scientificconverters.com/force/kilonewtons-to-kips/