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Convert Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (US)

Convert kilopounds (kip) to tons (assay) (us) instantly. 1 kilopound (kip) = 15551.7366226587 ton (assay) (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (assay) (US) to Kilopound (kip) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Kilopound (kip)

What is a kilopound (kip)?

The kilopound, or kip, equals 1,000 pounds, about 453.6 kilograms.

Origin of the kilopound (kip)

A blend of 'kilo' and 'pound'; the contraction 'kip' is widely used.

Where it is used

Structural and civil engineering loads in the United States.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in 20th-century US engineering practice.

Force / Engineering

Ton (assay) (US)

What is a ton (assay) (us)?

The assay ton (US) equals about 29.167 grams, a mining-assay convenience unit.

Origin of the ton (assay) (us)

Devised so an assay sample's metal in milligrams reads as troy ounces per short ton.

Where it is used

Ore assaying and metallurgy.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in assay laboratories to simplify ore-grade calculation.

Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (US) conversion formula

The relationship between kilopounds (kip) and tons (assay) (us):

1 kip = 15551.7366226587 AT
1 AT = 6.43015e-5 kip

To convert kilopounds (kip) to tons (assay) (us), multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 15551.7366226587. To reverse, multiply tons (assay) (us) by 6.43015e-5.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (assay) (us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (assay) (US) to Kilopound (kip) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert kilopounds (kip) to tons (assay) (us)

  1. Write down the value in kilopounds (kip) (kip).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 15551.7366226587.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (assay) (us) (AT).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (assay) (us) value by 6.43015e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 kip to AT:
1 × 15551.7366226587 = 15551.7366226587 AT

Example 2 — Convert 100 kip to AT:
100 × 15551.7366226587 = 1555173.6622658672 AT

Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting kilopounds (kip) to tons (assay) (us):

Kilopound (kip) [kip]Ton (assay) (US) [AT]
0.01155.5173662266
0.11555.1736622659
115551.7366226587
231103.4732453173
346655.209867976
462206.9464906347
577758.6831132934
10155517.3662265867
20311034.7324531734
30466552.0986797602
40622069.4649063469
50777586.8311329336
1001555173.6622658672
5007775868.3113293368
10001.555174e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (assay) (us) is 1 kilopound (kip)?
1 kilopound (kip) equals 15551.7366226587 ton (assay) (us).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) to tons (assay) (us)?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 15551.7366226587 to get tons (assay) (us).
How do I convert tons (assay) (us) back to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in tons (assay) (us) by 6.43015e-5, or use the Ton (assay) (US) to Kilopound (kip) converter.
How many tons (assay) (us) is 100 kilopounds (kip)?
100 kilopounds (kip) equals 1555173.6622658672 tons (assay) (us), because 100 × 15551.7366226587 = 1555173.6622658672.

Convert Kilopound (kip) to other weight units

Show all Kilopound (kip) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Attogram (ag) Kilopound (kip) to Femtogram (fg) Kilopound (kip) to Picogram (pg) Kilopound (kip) to Nanogram (ng) Kilopound (kip) to Microgram (µg) Kilopound (kip) to Milligram (mg) Kilopound (kip) to Centigram (cg) Kilopound (kip) to Decigram (dg) Kilopound (kip) to Gram (g) Kilopound (kip) to Dekagram (dag) Kilopound (kip) to Hectogram (hg) Kilopound (kip) to Kilogram (kg) Kilopound (kip) to Quintal (metric) (q) Kilopound (kip) to Metric Ton (t) Kilopound (kip) to Gigagram (Gg) Kilopound (kip) to Teragram (Tg) Kilopound (kip) to Petagram (Pg) Kilopound (kip) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Grain (gr) Kilopound (kip) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Kilopound (kip) to Ounce (oz) Kilopound (kip) to Pound (lb) Kilopound (kip) to Clove (clove) Kilopound (kip) to Stone (US) (st) Kilopound (kip) to Stone (UK) (st) Kilopound (kip) to Quarter (US) (qr) Kilopound (kip) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Kilopound (kip) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Kilopound (kip) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Kilopound (kip) to Wey (wey) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Kilopound (kip) to Carat (metric) (ct) Kilopound (kip) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Kilopound (kip) to Pennyweight (dwt) Kilopound (kip) to Momme (mom) Kilopound (kip) to Mace (mace) Kilopound (kip) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Kilopound (kip) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Kilopound (kip) to Tael (tael) Kilopound (kip) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Ratti (ratti) Kilopound (kip) to Masha (masha) Kilopound (kip) to Tola (tola) Kilopound (kip) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Kilopound (kip) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Kilopound (kip) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Kilopound (kip) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Kilopound (kip) to Muon Mass (mµ) Kilopound (kip) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Kilopound (kip) to Proton Mass (mp) Kilopound (kip) to Neutron Mass (mn) Kilopound (kip) to Deuteron Mass (md) Kilopound (kip) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Kilopound (kip) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Kilopound (kip) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Kilopound (kip) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Kilopound (kip) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Kilopound (kip) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Kilopound (kip) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Kilopound (kip) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Kilopound (kip) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Kilopound (kip) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Kilopound (kip) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Kilopound (kip) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Kilopound (kip) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Kilopound (kip) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Kilopound (kip) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Kilopound (kip) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Kilopound (kip) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Kilopound (kip) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Poundal (pdl) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Kilopound (kip) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Kilopound (kip) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 kip = 15551.7366226587 AT) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.