Kip to metric ton-force converter (kip to tf)

Conversion Formula

1 kip = 0.453592 tf

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kip = 4,448.2 newtons
   1 Metric ton-force = 9,806.7 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kip = (4,448.2 N) / (9,806.7 N/tf) = 0.453592 tf
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kip by 0.453592 to get the equivalent in tf

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kip to tf:

5 kip × 0.453592 = 2.268 tf