Kilopound [kip]
The kilopound, commonly abbreviated as kip, is a unit of force used primarily in the United States in engineering and construction.
1 kip = 1,000 pounds-force (lbf)
Equivalent to approximately 4,448.22 newtons (N)
Used to measure large forces, such as loads on structures or machinery.
Key Facts:
1 kip = 1,000 lbf
Convenient for expressing large forces without writing many zeros
Commonly used in civil and structural engineering, especially in the U.S.
The kip simplifies communication and calculation of large forces in engineering projects.