kip-force to ton-force (short)
Please provide values below to convert kip-force [kipf] to ton-force (short), or change ↔.
kip-force [kipf]
Definition: A kip-force is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force.
Historyandorigin: It is based on the pound-force.
CurrentUse: It is used in some engineering contexts.
funfact: One kip-force is equivalent to 4,448.22 newtons.
ton-force (short)
Definition: A ton-force (short) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one short ton (2,000 pounds).
Historyandorigin: It is based on the gravitational force.
CurrentUse: It is used in some engineering contexts.
funfact: One ton-force (short) is approximately equal to 8,896.44 newtons.
kip-force [kipf] to ton-force (short) Conversion Table
| 1 kip-force [kipf] | 0.5 ton-force (short) |
| 2 kip-force [kipf] | 1 ton-force (short) |
| 3 kip-force [kipf] | 1.5 ton-force (short) |
| 5 kip-force [kipf] | 2.5 ton-force (short) |
| 10 kip-force [kipf] | 5 ton-force (short) |
| 50 kip-force [kipf] | 25 ton-force (short) |
| 100 kip-force [kipf] | 50 ton-force (short) |
| 1000 kip-force [kipf] | 500 ton-force (short) |
| 10000 kip-force [kipf] | 5000 ton-force (short) |
| 100000 kip-force [kipf] | 50000 ton-force (short) |
| 1000000 kip-force [kipf] | 500000 ton-force (short) |
How to Convert kip-force to ton-force (short)
1 kip-force [kipf] = 0.5 ton-force (short)
1 ton-force (short) = 2 kip-force [kipf]
we use cross multiplication method
kip-force [kipf] → ton-force (short)
1 → 0.5
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.5=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.75