Pound-force (lbf) to Kip-force (kipf) converter
Converting from Pound-force (lbf) to Kip-force (kipf) in Force
What is Pound-force (lbf)
1 lbf is a unit of force commonly used in the U.S. and British gravitational systems. It is defined as the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one pound.
What is Kip-force (kipf)
1 kipf is equivalent to 1000 pounds-force (lbf) and is used as a unit of force in engineering and construction to simplify calculations involving large forces.
Conversion Formulas
The conversion between pound-force (lbf) and kip-force (kipf) is as follows:
kipf=lbf×0.001
lbf=kipf×1000
Examples
- Converting 16 lbf to kip-force:
16 lbf×0.001=0.016 kipf
- Converting 7 kipf to pound-force:
7 kipf×1000=7000 lbf
- Converting 2 lbf to kip-force:
2 lbf×0.001=0.002 kipf
Performing such conversions is essential in engineering and construction when dealing with forces that vary significantly in magnitude.
By using the provided conversion formulas, engineers and professionals can easily switch between pound-force and kip-force to ensure accuracy in their calculations.
Pound-force to Kip-force conversion table
lbf to kipf conversion table
| Pound-force (lbf) | Kip-force (kipf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lbf | 0.00001 kipf |
| 0.1 lbf | 0.0001 kipf |
| 1 lbf | 0.001 kipf |
| 2 lbf | 0.002 kipf |
| 3 lbf | 0.003 kipf |
| 4 lbf | 0.004 kipf |
| 5 lbf | 0.005 kipf |
| 6 lbf | 0.006 kipf |
| 7 lbf | 0.007 kipf |
| 8 lbf | 0.008 kipf |
| 9 lbf | 0.009 kipf |
| 10 lbf | 0.01 kipf |
| 10 lbf | 0.01 kipf |
| 20 lbf | 0.02 kipf |
| 30 lbf | 0.03 kipf |
| 40 lbf | 0.04 kipf |
| 50 lbf | 0.05 kipf |
| 60 lbf | 0.06 kipf |
| 70 lbf | 0.07 kipf |
| 80 lbf | 0.08 kipf |
| 90 lbf | 0.09 kipf |
| 100 lbf | 0.1 kipf |