Kilonewton (abbreviation: kN): is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force where 1 kN = 1000 N. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.
Kilopound (abbreviation: kips): is a unit of force, equivalent to 1000 pounds (lb) which is used in some systems of measurement including English Engineering units and the British Gravitational System. Also, it is a unit of mass used in the imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Kilopounds
Example: How many kilopounds are equivalent to 71.43 kilonewton?
As;
1 kilonewton = 0.224809 kilopounds
71.43 kilonewton = Y kilopounds
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 71.43 times 0.224809 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 71.43 * 0.224809 / 1 = 16.05810687 kilopounds
Answer is: 16.05810687 kilopounds are equivalent to 71.43 kilonewton.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into kips:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 68.46 kn
( ii ) 38.45 kn
( iii ) 4.64 kn
