Convert kilopound to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Earth's Mass
1 kip = 7.5953176490288e-23 M_earth
Example: convert 15 kip to M_earth:
15 kip = 15 × 7.5953176490288e-23 M_earth = 1.13929764735432e-21 M_earth
Kilopound to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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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.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.