pound to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to kilopound [kip], or change ↔.
pound [lbs]
Definition: A pound is a unit of mass equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
Historyandorigin: The pound has historical origins in the Roman 'libra.'
CurrentUse: It is used in the United States and the United Kingdom for everyday measurements.
funfact: The abbreviation 'lbs' comes from the Latin word 'libra,' meaning 'balance' or 'scales.'
kilopound [kip]
Definition: A kilopound is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 pounds.
Historyandorigin: It is used in the United States.
CurrentUse: It is used in engineering and construction.
funfact: The kilopound is also known as a 'kip.'
pound [lbs] to kilopound [kip] Conversion Table
| 1 pound [lbs] | 0.001 kilopound [kip] |
| 2 pound [lbs] | 0.002 kilopound [kip] |
| 3 pound [lbs] | 0.003 kilopound [kip] |
| 5 pound [lbs] | 0.005 kilopound [kip] |
| 10 pound [lbs] | 0.01 kilopound [kip] |
| 50 pound [lbs] | 0.05 kilopound [kip] |
| 100 pound [lbs] | 0.1 kilopound [kip] |
| 1000 pound [lbs] | 1 kilopound [kip] |
| 10000 pound [lbs] | 10 kilopound [kip] |
| 100000 pound [lbs] | 100 kilopound [kip] |
| 1000000 pound [lbs] | 1000 kilopound [kip] |
How to Convert pound to kilopound
1 pound [lbs] = 0.001 kilopound [kip]
1 kilopound [kip] = 1000 pound [lbs]
we use cross multiplication method
pound [lbs] → kilopound [kip]
1 → 0.001
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.001=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0015