Convert kip-force to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert kip-force [kipf] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to kip-force.
How to Convert Kip-Force to Femtonewton
1 kipf = 4.44822162e+18 fN
Example: convert 15 kipf to fN:
15 kipf = 15 × 4.44822162e+18 fN = 6.67233243e+19 fN
Kip-Force to Femtonewton Conversion Table
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Kip-Force
The kip-force (kipf) is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, defined as the force exerted by a mass of one thousand pounds under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The kip-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for engineering and construction, derived from the pound-force, with 'kip' meaning 1,000 pounds. It became common in structural engineering and related fields during the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kip-force is mainly used in structural engineering, construction, and related industries within the United States for measuring large forces, especially in load calculations and specifications.
Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.