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Kip-force

The kip-force (kipf) is a unit of force used primarily in the United States in structural and civil engineering. One kip-force is equal to 1,000 pounds-force (lbf), or approximately 4448.222 newtons. The name "kip" is a portmanteau of "kilo" and "pound." It provides a convenient scale for expressing large structural loads, such as those in bridge and building design.