Pound Per Linear Inch (abbreviations: lb/in, or ppi): is a force in pounds applied over a unit length in linear inch.
Kilopound Per Linear Foot (abbreviation: kips/ft): is a force in kilopounds applied over a unit length in linear foot.
How to Convert Pounds Per Linear Inches to Kilopounds Per Linear Feet
Example: How many kilopounds per linear feet are equivalent to 90.53 pounds per linear inches?
As;
1 pounds per linear inches = 0.012 kilopounds per linear feet
90.53 pounds per linear inches = Y kilopounds per linear feet
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 90.53 times 0.012 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 90.53 * 0.012 / 1 = 1.08636 kilopounds per linear feet
Answer is: 1.08636 kilopounds per linear feet are equivalent to 90.53 pounds per linear inches.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into kips/ft:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 27.2 lb/in
( ii ) 71.32 lb/in
( iii ) 9.24 lb/in
