Convert kilopound to exagram
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to exagram [Eg], or Convert exagram to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Exagram
1 kip = 4.5359237e-13 Eg
Example: convert 15 kip to Eg:
15 kip = 15 × 4.5359237e-13 Eg = 6.80388555e-12 Eg
Kilopound to Exagram Conversion Table
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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.
Exagram
An exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^18 grams, used to measure extremely large quantities of mass.
History/Origin
The exagram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system, introduced to facilitate the measurement of very large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, aligning with the SI prefixes for large units.
Current Use
Exagrams are primarily used in scientific research, astronomy, and large-scale industrial applications to quantify massive amounts of material or celestial bodies.