Convert kilopound-force to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Centinewton
1 kipf = 444822.162 cN
Example: convert 15 kipf to cN:
15 kipf = 15 × 444822.162 cN = 6672332.43 cN
Kilopound-Force to Centinewton 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.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.