Convert Lbf to kip

You can provide values below to convert Lbf to kip (lbf to kip) or you can Reverse.

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How to Convert Pound-force to Kip-force

1 lbf = 0.001 kip

Understand the base relationship:
1 Pound-force = 4.4482216152605 newtons
1 Kip-force = 4448.2216152605 newtons
Establish the conversion factor:
1 lbf = (4.4482216152605 N) / (4448.2216152605 N/kip) = 0.001 kip
Apply the conversion:
Multiply the value in lbf by 0.001 to get the equivalent in kip

Convert 5 lbf to kip:

5 lbf × 0.001 = 0.005 kip