Convert inch-pound to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Kiloton
1 in*lbf = 2.70040224665392e-14 kton
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to kton:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 2.70040224665392e-14 kton = 4.05060336998088e-13 kton
Inch-Pound to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.