Convert kilopound to Sun's mass
Please provide values below to convert kilopound [kip] to Sun's mass [M_sun], or Convert Sun's mass to kilopound.
How to Convert Kilopound to Sun's Mass
1 kip = 2.28050462543992e-28 M_sun
Example: convert 15 kip to M_sun:
15 kip = 15 × 2.28050462543992e-28 M_sun = 3.42075693815988e-27 M_sun
Kilopound to Sun's Mass Conversion Table
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Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.
Sun's Mass
The Sun's mass (M_sun) is a standard unit of mass used in astronomy to express the mass of other stars and celestial objects, approximately equal to 1.989 × 10^30 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of using the Sun's mass as a unit originated in the early 20th century as astronomers sought a convenient standard for stellar masses. It became widely adopted in astrophysics for its practicality and ease of comparison.
Current Use
Today, M_sun is commonly used in astrophysics and astronomy to describe the mass of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, facilitating standardized communication and calculations within the scientific community.