Convert Kilopound-force feet to Kilonewton metres
Convert Kilopound-force feet (kip·ft) to Kilonewton metres (kN·m) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kN·m = kip·ft × 1.355817948
About Kilopound-force feet
The kilopound-force foot (kip·ft) equals ≈ 1355.82 N·m (1 kip = 1000 lbf), the standard bending-moment and torque unit in US structural and civil engineering. AISC steel connection design, ACI reinforced-concrete beam moment capacity, and US bridge analysis all state values in kip·ft. Seismic moment-frame connections in mid-rise buildings resist 500-50 000 kip·ft. 1 kip·ft = 1000 lbf·ft ≈ 1355.82 N·m ≈ 1.35582 kN·m.
About Kilonewton metres
The kilonewton metre (kN·m) equals 1000 N·m, the standard unit for structural and civil engineering bending moments and large-machine torques. Steel beam connection bolts, industrial gearbox output shafts, ship propeller shaft flanges, and large AC induction motor ratings are specified in kN·m. Wind turbine mainshaft torques reach 1-10 MN·m. 1 kN·m = 1000 N·m ≈ 737.6 lbf·ft ≈ 0.7376 kip·ft ≈ 102.0 kgf·m.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilopound-force feet (kip·ft) | Kilonewton metres (kN·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kip·ft | 1.35582 kN·m |
| 2 kip·ft | 2.71164 kN·m |
| 5 kip·ft | 6.77909 kN·m |
| 10 kip·ft | 13.5582 kN·m |
| 25 kip·ft | 33.8954 kN·m |
| 50 kip·ft | 67.7909 kN·m |
| 100 kip·ft | 135.582 kN·m |