Convert ton (metric) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to ton (metric).
How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Kilopound
1 t = 2.20462262184878 kip
Example: convert 15 t to kip:
15 t = 15 Γ 2.20462262184878 kip = 33.0693393277316 kip
Ton (Metric) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Ton (Metric)
The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History/Origin
The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.
Current Use
The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.
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.