A kip is 1,000 pound-force.
Kips to Petanewtons Converter — kip to PN
Convert Kip (kip) to Petanewton (PN) using the exact conversion factor (1 kip = 4.448222e-12 petanewton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kips to Petanewtons converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
Result = input x 4448.221615 / 1e+15.
Force units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kips to Petanewtons
Kip and Petanewton both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: A kip is 1,000 pound-force, and petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
Formula
petanewtons = kips × 4.448222e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kip equals 4448.22161526 base units, and 1 petanewton equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kip-to-petanewton factor of 4.448222e-12.
Simple example
1 kip × 4.448222e-12 = 4.448222e-12 PN
1 kip = 4.448222e-12 petanewtons.
Real-world example
100 kip × 4.448222e-12 = 4.448222e-10 PN
100 kips = 4.448222e-10 petanewtons.
Conversion table
| Kip (kip) | Petanewton (PN) |
|---|---|
| 1 kip | 4.448222e-12 PN |
| 10 kip | 4.448222e-11 PN |
| 50 kip | 2.224111e-10 PN |
| 100 kip | 4.448222e-10 PN |
| 500 kip | 2.224111e-9 PN |
| 1,000 kip | 4.448222e-9 PN |
Reverse conversion: Petanewton to Kip
4.448222e-12 PN × 224808943100 = 1.000000086 kip
4.448222e-12 petanewtons = 1.000000086 kips.
kips = petanewtons × 224808943100
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Petanewton to Kip.
Understanding the Kip (kip)
A kip is 1,000 pound-force.
Understanding the Petanewton (PN)
Petanewton is 1000000000000000 newton units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many petanewtons are in 1 kip?
1 kip equals 4.448222e-12 petanewtons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kip to petanewton?
Multiply the kip value by 4.448222e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert petanewton back to kip?
Use the reverse factor: 1 petanewton equals 224,808,943,100 kips. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kip?
Kip (kip) is a unit of engineering.
What is a petanewton?
Petanewton (PN) is a unit of engineering.
Is the kip to petanewton conversion exact?
Yes. Both kip and petanewton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.448222e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.