Convert pound-force inch to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Gigawatt-Hour
1 lbf*in = 3.1384675e-14 GW*h
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to GW*h:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 3.1384675e-14 GW*h = 4.70770125e-13 GW*h
Pound-Force Inch to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Inch
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) is a unit of torque representing the torque resulting from a one-pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force inch has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to quantify torque, especially in the United States, based on the imperial system of units. It originated from the need to measure rotational force in machinery and automotive applications.
Current Use
Today, pound-force inch is still used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical fields to specify torque values, particularly in the United States. It is often converted to SI units like newton-meters for international standardization.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.