Kilonewtons to kips
Type a value in kilonewtons to see it in kips straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilonewtons box.
- Read the result in kips as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kip = kN × 0.2248089431
Multiply the value in kilonewtons by 0.2248089431 to get kips.
Example
To convert 25 kN to kips: 25 × 0.2248089431 = 5.62022 kip.
Conversion table
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.224809 |
| 2 | 0.449618 |
| 3 | 0.674427 |
| 5 | 1.12404 |
| 10 | 2.24809 |
| 20 | 4.49618 |
| 25 | 5.62022 |
| 50 | 11.2404 |
| 100 | 22.4809 |
| 250 | 56.2022 |
| 500 | 112.404 |
| 1,000 | 224.809 |
About the units
- Kilonewton
- Exactly 1000 newtons, the usual unit for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear.
- Kip
- The kip equals 1000 pounds-force, exactly 4448.2216152605 newtons, and is used in US structural engineering.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many kips are in one kilonewton?
1 kN = 0.224809 kip exactly.
How do I convert kilonewtons to kips?
Use kip = kN × 0.2248089431. For example, 25 kN = 5.62022 kip.
How many kilonewtons are in one kip?
1 kip = 4.44822 kN.
What is the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?
The kilogram is a unit of mass, while the kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. So a 10 kg object presses down with about 98.07 newtons.
Why are climbing ropes and anchors rated in kilonewtons?
The kilonewton is a standard force unit that suits large loads. As a quick estimate, 1 kN is about 102 kilograms-force.