Gram-force to kip converter (gf to kip)

Conversion Formula

1 gf = 2.20e-6 kip

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Gram-force = 0.009807 newtons
   1 Kip = 4,448.2 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 gf = (0.009807 N) / (4,448.2 N/kip) = 2.20e-6 kip
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in gf by 2.20e-6 to get the equivalent in kip

Example Conversion

Convert 5 gf to kip:

5 gf × 2.20e-6 = 1.10e-5 kip