Convert kiloton (metric) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to kiloton (metric).
How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Kilopound
1 kt = 2204.62262184878 kip
Example: convert 15 kt to kip:
15 kt = 15 × 2204.62262184878 kip = 33069.3393277316 kip
Kiloton (Metric) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass 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.