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Convert Slug to Kilopound (kip)

Convert slugs to kilopounds (kip) instantly. 1 slug = 0.0321740486 kilopound (kip) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilopound (kip) to Slug 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

Force / Engineering

Slug

What is a slug?

The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.

Origin of the slug

Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.

Where it is used

US and British engineering dynamics.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.

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.

Slug to Kilopound (kip) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and kilopounds (kip):

1 slug = 0.0321740486 kip
1 kip = 31.0809501716 slug

To convert slugs to kilopounds (kip), multiply the value in slugs by 0.0321740486. To reverse, multiply kilopounds (kip) by 31.0809501716.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to kilopounds (kip)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0321740486.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilopounds (kip) (kip).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilopound (kip) value by 31.0809501716.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to kip:
1 × 0.0321740486 = 0.0321740486 kip

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to kip:
100 × 0.0321740486 = 3.2174048556 kip

Slug to Kilopound (kip) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to kilopounds (kip):

Slug [slug]Kilopound (kip) [kip]
0.010.0003217405
0.10.0032174049
10.0321740486
20.0643480971
30.0965221457
40.1286961942
50.1608702428
100.3217404856
200.6434809711
300.9652214567
401.2869619423
501.6087024278
1003.2174048556
50016.0870242782
100032.1740485564

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopounds (kip) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 0.0321740486 kilopound (kip).
How do I convert slugs to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 0.0321740486 to get kilopounds (kip).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 31.0809501716, or use the Kilopound (kip) to Slug converter.
How many kilopounds (kip) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 3.2174048556 kilopounds (kip), because 100 × 0.0321740486 = 3.2174048556.

Convert Slug to other weight units

Show all Slug conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Slug to Attogram (ag) Slug to Femtogram (fg) Slug to Picogram (pg) Slug to Nanogram (ng) Slug to Microgram (µg) Slug to Milligram (mg) Slug to Centigram (cg) Slug to Decigram (dg) Slug to Gram (g) Slug to Dekagram (dag) Slug to Hectogram (hg) Slug to Kilogram (kg) Slug to Quintal (metric) (q) Slug to Metric Ton (t) Slug to Gigagram (Gg) Slug to Teragram (Tg) Slug to Petagram (Pg) Slug to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Slug to Grain (gr) Slug to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Slug to Ounce (oz) Slug to Pound (lb) Slug to Clove (clove) Slug to Stone (US) (st) Slug to Stone (UK) (st) Slug to Quarter (US) (qr) Slug to Quarter (UK) (qr) Slug to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Slug to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Slug to Wey (wey) Slug to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Slug to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Slug to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Slug to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Slug to Carat (metric) (ct) Slug to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Slug to Pennyweight (dwt) Slug to Momme (mom) Slug to Mace (mace) Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Slug to Troy Ounce (oz t) Slug to Tael (tael) Slug to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Slug to Ratti (ratti) Slug to Masha (masha) Slug to Tola (tola) Slug to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Slug to Seer (Ser) (seer) Slug to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Slug to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Slug to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Slug to Muon Mass (mµ) Slug to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Slug to Proton Mass (mp) Slug to Neutron Mass (mn) Slug to Deuteron Mass (md) Slug to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Slug to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Slug to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Slug to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Slug to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Slug to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Slug to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Slug to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Slug to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Slug to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Slug to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Slug to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Slug to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Slug to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Slug to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Slug to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Slug to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Slug to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Slug to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Slug to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Slug to Poundal (pdl) Slug to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Slug to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 slug = 0.0321740486 kip) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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