Convert gram to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert gram [g] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to gram.
How to Convert Gram to Kilopound
1 g = 2.20462262184878e-06 kip
Example: convert 15 g to kip:
15 g = 15 × 2.20462262184878e-06 kip = 3.30693393277316e-05 kip
Gram to Kilopound Conversion Table
| gram | kilopound |
|---|
Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.