Hectonewton to kip converter (hN to kip)

Conversion Formula

1 hN = 0.022481 kip

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Hectonewton = 100.000 newtons
   1 Kip = 4,448.2 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 hN = (100.000 N) / (4,448.2 N/kip) = 0.022481 kip
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in hN by 0.022481 to get the equivalent in kip

Example Conversion

Convert 5 hN to kip:

5 hN × 0.022481 = 0.112404 kip