Converting from Kip-force (kipf) to Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)]) in Force

What is Kip-force (kipf)

Kip-force (kipf) is a unit of force commonly used in engineering and construction. 1 Kip-force is equal to 1,000 pounds of force.

What is Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)])

Ton-force (short) ([tonf (US)]) is a unit of force equal to 2,000 pounds of force, commonly used in the United States in engineering and construction.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between kip-force and ton-force (short) is:

• 1 kipf=0.5 tonf (US)

• 1 tonf (US)=2 kipf

Examples

Other conversions include:

• 7 kipf = 3.5 tonf (US)
• 6 kipf = 3 tonf (US)
• 5 kipf = 2.5 tonf (US)

To convert from kip-force to ton-force (short), simply multiply the kip-force value by 0.5. To convert from ton-force (short) to kip-force, multiply the ton-force value by 2.

Use this page as a guide to easily perform conversions between kip-force and ton-force (short) in force calculations.