Convert Kilogram-Force to Kip
Convert Kilogram-Force (kgf) to Kip (kip) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kip = kgf × 0.002204622622
About Kilogram-Force
The kilogram-force (kgf), also called the kilopond (kp), is the gravitational force on 1 kg under standard gravity - exactly 9.80665 N. It was the primary force unit in continental European engineering before SI. ISO 1000 (1973) and EU Directive 80/181/EEC deprecated it in favour of the newton. Spring and bathroom scales reading in 'kg' technically measure kgf. Older DIN and JIS materials standards give tensile strength in kgf/mm² (× 9.80665 = MPa). Hydraulic cylinder ratings in legacy European machinery use kgf or tonne-force. 1 kgf = 9.80665 N = 2.20462 lbf.
About Kip
One kip (kilo-pound) is exactly 1,000 lbf - approximately 4,448 N. It is the primary force unit in US structural engineering: AISC and ACI 318 specify column loads, beam reactions, and connection capacities in kips and kip·ft or kip·in. 'ksi' (kips per square inch) gives steel yield strength - ASTM A36 yields at 36 ksi; A992/A572 at 50 ksi. Crane capacities, prestressed concrete jacking forces, and soil bearing limits in US geotechnical practice are all in kips. 1 kip = 1,000 lbf = 4,448.22 N = 453.59 kgf.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilogram-Force (kgf) | Kip (kip) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 0.00220462 kip |
| 2 kgf | 0.00440925 kip |
| 5 kgf | 0.0110231 kip |
| 10 kgf | 0.0220462 kip |
| 25 kgf | 0.0551156 kip |
| 50 kgf | 0.110231 kip |
| 100 kgf | 0.220462 kip |