Convert Kips to Kilonewtons
1 kip equals 4.448221615 kilonewtons (kN).
1 kip = 4.448221615 kN
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
Converting a list? Use the bulk kip to kilonewton converter to paste a column from Excel.
How to Convert Kip to Kilonewton
- 1 kip = 4.448221615 kN
- 1 kN = 0.2248089431 kip
- Example: convert 15 kip to kN: 15 kip = 15 × 4.448221615 kN = 66.72332423 kN
Formula
kN = kip × 4.448221615261
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kip = 1000 lbf = 4448.2216152605 N
- 1 kN = 10³ N
- 1 kip = 4448.221615261 N ÷ 1000 N per kN = 4.448221615261 kN
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kip definition: kip; Kilonewton definition: kilonewton.
Worked examples
- A 10 kip column load is 44.48221615 kN.
10 kip × 4.448221615 = 44.48221615 kN - A 50 kip anchor capacity is 222.4110808 kN.
50 kip × 4.448221615 = 222.4110808 kN
Kip to Kilonewton conversion table
| Kips (kip) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 1 kip | 4.448221615 kN |
| 5 kip | 22.24110808 kN |
| 10 kip | 44.48221615 kN |
| 20 kip | 88.96443231 kN |
| 50 kip | 222.4110808 kN |
| 100 kip | 444.8221615 kN |
| 500 kip | 2224.110808 kN |
| 1000 kip | 4448.221615 kN |
Where it's used
US structural loads in kips are converted to kilonewtons for international design codes such as Eurocode.
Kip to other force units
| Conversion | 1 kip equals |
|---|---|
| kip to newton | 4448.221615 N |
| kip to kilonewton | 4.448221615 kN |
| kip to pound-force | 1000 lbf |
| kip to kilogram-force | 453.59237 kgf |
| kip to dyne | 444822161.5 dyn |
| kip to ounce-force | 16000 ozf |
| kip to gram-force | 453592.37 gf |
Frequently asked questions
How many kN is 1 kip?
1 kip = 4.448221615 kN.
How many kilonewtons are in 1 kip?
1 kip = 4.448221615 kN.
How do I convert kips to kilonewtons?
Multiply the value in kip by 4.448221615. For example, 15 kip × 4.448221615 = 66.72332423 kN.
Is the kip to kN 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, "kip (1000 lbf)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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