Convert kilopound-force to petanewton
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to petanewton [PT], or Convert petanewton to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Petanewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162e-12 PT
Example: convert 15 kipf to PT:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162e-12 PT = 6.67233243e-11 PT
Kilopound-Force to Petanewton Conversion Table
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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.
Petanewton
A petanewton (PT) is a unit of force equal to 10^15 newtons, used for measuring extremely large forces.
History/Origin
The petanewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to facilitate the expression of very large forces, although it is rarely used in practical applications due to the scale of forces involved.
Current Use
The petanewton is primarily used in scientific contexts involving large-scale forces, such as astrophysics and cosmology, but remains a theoretical unit with limited practical application.