Convert giganewton to kilopound-force
Please provide values below to convert giganewton [GN] to kilopound-force [kipf], or Convert kilopound-force to giganewton.
How to Convert Giganewton to Kilopound-Force
1 GN = 224808.942860181 kipf
Example: convert 15 GN to kipf:
15 GN = 15 × 224808.942860181 kipf = 3372134.14290271 kipf
Giganewton to Kilopound-Force Conversion Table
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Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.
Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) 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-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.