Convert Ounce-Force to Kip
Convert Ounce-Force (ozf) to Kip (kip) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kip = ozf × 6.250000000e-5
About Ounce-Force
One ounce-force (ozf) is 1/16 of a pound-force - approximately 0.2780 N. It is used for small-scale US customary force measurements: postal scales, miniature connector insertion forces, and small latch springs. Hobby servo motor torque is rated in oz·in (ounce-inches); dividing by arm length gives force in ozf. Snap, zipper, and hook-and-loop closure test gauges specify pull-off forces in ozf. Cosmetic packaging component actuation forces (lipstick, compact closures) also use ozf. 1 ozf = 1/16 lbf = 28.3495 gf = 0.27801 N.
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
| Ounce-Force (ozf) | Kip (kip) |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 6.25 × 10-5 kip |
| 2 ozf | 0.000125 kip |
| 5 ozf | 0.0003125 kip |
| 10 ozf | 0.000625 kip |
| 25 ozf | 0.0015625 kip |
| 50 ozf | 0.003125 kip |
| 100 ozf | 0.00625 kip |