Pound-force to kip converter (lbf to kip)

Conversion Formula

1 lbf = 0.001000 kip

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Pound-force = 4.448 newtons
   1 Kip = 4,448.2 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 lbf = (4.448 N) / (4,448.2 N/kip) = 0.001000 kip
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in lbf by 0.001000 to get the equivalent in kip

Example Conversion

Convert 5 lbf to kip:

5 lbf × 0.001000 = 0.005000 kip