How to convert pounds-force to kips
kip = lbf × 0.001Multiply the value in pounds-force by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).
A pound-force is smaller than a kip: it takes 1,000 pounds-force to make one kip.
Worked examples
- 1 pound-force1 lbf × 0.001 = 0.001 kip
- 5 pounds-force5 lbf × 0.001 = 0.005 kip
- 10 pounds-force10 lbf × 0.001 = 0.01 kip
- 20 pounds-force20 lbf × 0.001 = 0.02 kip
- 100 pounds-force100 lbf × 0.001 = 0.1 kip
Pounds-force to kips conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lbf | 0.0001 kip |
| 0.25 lbf | 0.00025 kip |
| 0.5 lbf | 0.0005 kip |
| 1 lbf | 0.001 kip |
| 2 lbf | 0.002 kip |
| 3 lbf | 0.003 kip |
| 4 lbf | 0.004 kip |
| 5 lbf | 0.005 kip |
| 6 lbf | 0.006 kip |
| 7 lbf | 0.007 kip |
| 8 lbf | 0.008 kip |
| 9 lbf | 0.009 kip |
| 10 lbf | 0.01 kip |
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Kips (kip) |
|---|---|
| 12 lbf | 0.012 kip |
| 15 lbf | 0.015 kip |
| 20 lbf | 0.02 kip |
| 25 lbf | 0.025 kip |
| 30 lbf | 0.03 kip |
| 40 lbf | 0.04 kip |
| 50 lbf | 0.05 kip |
| 75 lbf | 0.075 kip |
| 100 lbf | 0.1 kip |
| 250 lbf | 0.25 kip |
| 500 lbf | 0.5 kip |
| 1,000 lbf | 1 kip |
About the units
Pound-force (lbf)
The weight of one pound at standard gravity: 4.4482216152605 N exactly.
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 pound-force?
There are 0.001 kips in one pound-force, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pounds-force to kips?
Multiply the number of pounds-force by 0.001. For example, 10 lbf × 0.001 = 0.01 kip.
How many pounds-force are in one kip?
One kip equals 1,000 pounds-force. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.001.
What is 10 pounds-force in kips?
10 lbf = 0.01 kip.
Is this lbf 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.
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