Convert Kip to Kilogram-Force
Convert Kip (kip) to Kilogram-Force (kgf) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kgf = kip × 453.59237
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kip (kip) | Kilogram-Force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 kip | 453.592 kgf |
| 2 kip | 907.185 kgf |
| 5 kip | 2267.96 kgf |
| 10 kip | 4535.92 kgf |
| 25 kip | 11339.8 kgf |
| 50 kip | 22679.6 kgf |
| 100 kip | 45359.2 kgf |