How to convert kilonewtons to kips
kip = kN × 0.2248089431Multiply the value in kilonewtons by 0.2248089431. To go the other way, multiply by 4.448221615 (or divide by 0.2248089431).
A kilonewton is smaller than a kip: it takes 4.448221615 kilonewtons to make one kip.
Worked examples
- 1 kilonewton1 kN × 0.2248089431 = 0.2248089431 kip
- 5 kilonewtons5 kN × 0.2248089431 = 1.124044715 kip
- 10 kilonewtons10 kN × 0.2248089431 = 2.248089431 kip
- 20 kilonewtons20 kN × 0.2248089431 = 4.496178862 kip
- 100 kilonewtons100 kN × 0.2248089431 = 22.48089431 kip
Kilonewtons to kips conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kN | 0.022480894 kip |
| 0.25 kN | 0.056202236 kip |
| 0.5 kN | 0.11240447 kip |
| 1 kN | 0.22480894 kip |
| 2 kN | 0.44961789 kip |
| 3 kN | 0.67442683 kip |
| 4 kN | 0.89923577 kip |
| 5 kN | 1.1240447 kip |
| 6 kN | 1.3488537 kip |
| 7 kN | 1.5736626 kip |
| 8 kN | 1.7984715 kip |
| 9 kN | 2.0232805 kip |
| 10 kN | 2.2480894 kip |
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 12 kN | 2.6977073 kip |
| 15 kN | 3.3721341 kip |
| 20 kN | 4.4961789 kip |
| 25 kN | 5.6202236 kip |
| 30 kN | 6.7442683 kip |
| 40 kN | 8.9923577 kip |
| 50 kN | 11.240447 kip |
| 75 kN | 16.860671 kip |
| 100 kN | 22.480894 kip |
| 250 kN | 56.202236 kip |
| 500 kN | 112.40447 kip |
| 1,000 kN | 224.80894 kip |
About the units
Kilonewton (kN)
One thousand newtons; used for structural loads, anchor ratings and climbing gear. One kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons (N).
Kip (kip)
One thousand pound-force (about 4.448 kN); common in US structural engineering. One kip equals 4,448.221615 newtons (N).
Frequently asked questions
How many kips are in one kilonewton?
There are 0.2248089431 kips in one kilonewton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilonewtons to kips?
Multiply the number of kilonewtons by 0.2248089431. For example, 10 kN × 0.2248089431 = 2.248089431 kip.
How many kilonewtons are in one kip?
One kip equals 4.448221615 kilonewtons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.2248089431.
What is 10 kilonewtons in kips?
10 kN = 2.248089431 kip.
Is this kN to kip 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.