Convert pound-force foot to kilopond meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to kilopond meter [kp*m], or Convert kilopond meter to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Kilopond Meter
1 lbf*ft = 0.13825495454615 kp*m
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to kp*m:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.13825495454615 kp*m = 2.07382431819225 kp*m
Pound-Force Foot to Kilopond Meter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.