In 1 tonne-force there are 2.204623 kip. Meanwhile in 1 kip there are 0.453592 tonne-force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Kip to Tonne-force calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert tonne-force to kip, use a fixed force-unit conversion factor.
Conversion formula (tonne-force to kip):
[
\textbf{kip} = \textbf{tonne-force} \times \textbf{2.2046226218}
]
Quick reference:
Example:
This tonne-force to kip conversion works for any value; multiply tf by 2.2046226218 to get kip.
A tonne-force (tf) is a unit of force based on gravity. It equals the force needed to support a 1-metric-ton mass at standard gravity. You may also see it written as metric ton-force or ton-force (metric).
A kip is a unit of force used in U.S. engineering. One kip equals 1,000 pounds-force (lbf). It’s common in structural design, loads, and stress checks.
Use this conversion factor:
This works when tonne-force means metric tonne-force (1,000 kg under standard gravity).
Use the inverse factor:
Multiply tonne-force by about 2.2046.
For quick field checks, this rounded value is often enough.
1 tf = 2.2046226218 kip
Rounded to four decimals: 1 tf ≈ 2.2046 kip.
Multiply by 2.2046226218:
1 kip = 0.45359237 tf
Rounded: 1 kip ≈ 0.4536 tf.
Tonne-force comes from the metric system and ties to kilogram mass and gravity. Kip comes from U.S. customary units and ties to pounds-force. Both measure force, but they start from different unit families.
No. A tonne-force is based on a metric tonne (1,000 kg). A short ton-force is based on a 2,000 lb short ton. Mixing these changes results a lot, so always confirm which “ton” is meant.
In practice, tf is defined using standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). That fixed definition makes the tf to kip factor stable. Real local gravity varies a little, but engineering conversions use the standard value.
Common symbols include:
This conversion helps when you move between metric load data and U.S. structural units. Common cases include crane loads, anchor forces, test rig readings, and structural load notes that mix tf and kips.
Because 1 kip = 1,000 lbf and 1 tf = 2.2046226218 kip:
Rounded: 1 tf ≈ 2,204.62 lbf.
Use rounding that fits your work:
The Calculate Box tool to convert tonne-force to kip uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a tonne-force value in the box and have it instantly converted to kip.