How to convert kips to kilonewtons
kN = kip × 4.448221615Multiply the value in kips by 4.448221615. To go the other way, multiply by 0.2248089431 (or divide by 4.448221615).
A kip is larger than a kilonewton: one kip contains 4.448221615 kilonewtons.
Worked examples
- 1 kip1 kip × 4.448221615 = 4.448221615 kN
- 5 kips5 kip × 4.448221615 = 22.24110808 kN
- 10 kips10 kip × 4.448221615 = 44.48221615 kN
- 20 kips20 kip × 4.448221615 = 88.96443231 kN
- 100 kips100 kip × 4.448221615 = 444.8221615 kN
Kips to kilonewtons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kips (kip) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kip | 0.44482216 kN |
| 0.25 kip | 1.1120554 kN |
| 0.5 kip | 2.2241108 kN |
| 1 kip | 4.4482216 kN |
| 2 kip | 8.8964432 kN |
| 3 kip | 13.344665 kN |
| 4 kip | 17.792886 kN |
| 5 kip | 22.241108 kN |
| 6 kip | 26.68933 kN |
| 7 kip | 31.137551 kN |
| 8 kip | 35.585773 kN |
| 9 kip | 40.033995 kN |
| 10 kip | 44.482216 kN |
| Kips (kip) | Kilonewtons (kN) |
|---|---|
| 12 kip | 53.378659 kN |
| 15 kip | 66.723324 kN |
| 20 kip | 88.964432 kN |
| 25 kip | 111.20554 kN |
| 30 kip | 133.44665 kN |
| 40 kip | 177.92886 kN |
| 50 kip | 222.41108 kN |
| 75 kip | 333.61662 kN |
| 100 kip | 444.82216 kN |
| 250 kip | 1,112.0554 kN |
| 500 kip | 2,224.1108 kN |
| 1,000 kip | 4,448.2216 kN |
About the units
Kip (kip)
One thousand pound-force (about 4.448 kN); common in US structural engineering. One kip equals 4,448.221615 newtons (N).
Kilonewton (kN)
One thousand newtons; used for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear. One kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons (N).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewtons are in one kip?
There are 4.448221615 kilonewtons in one kip, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kips to kilonewtons?
Multiply the number of kips by 4.448221615. For example, 10 kip × 4.448221615 = 44.48221615 kN.
How many kips are in one kilonewton?
One kilonewton equals 0.2248089431 kips. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 4.448221615.
What is 10 kips in kilonewtons?
10 kip = 44.48221615 kN.
Is this kip to kN converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.