Convert gram-force to kilopound-force
Please provide values below to convert gram-force [gf] to kilopound-force [kipf], or Convert kilopound-force to gram-force.
How to Convert Gram-Force to Kilopound-Force
1 gf = 2.20462261949979e-06 kipf
Example: convert 15 gf to kipf:
15 gf = 15 × 2.20462261949979e-06 kipf = 3.30693392924969e-05 kipf
Gram-Force to Kilopound-Force Conversion Table
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Gram-Force
Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.
History/Origin
The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.
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.