Convert hectogram to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert hectogram [hg] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to hectogram.
How to Convert Hectogram to Kilopound
1 hg = 0.000220462262184878 kip
Example: convert 15 hg to kip:
15 hg = 15 × 0.000220462262184878 kip = 0.00330693393277316 kip
Hectogram to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Hectogram
A hectogram (hg) is a unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
History/Origin
The hectogram is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century as a decimal-based system for standardizing measurements, primarily used in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current Use
The hectogram is used in some countries for measuring food and other small quantities, especially in the context of nutrition labels and grocery shopping, but is less common than grams and kilograms.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.