Convert pound-force foot to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Foot-Pound
1 lbf*ft = 1 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to ft*lbf:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 1 ft*lbf = 15 ft*lbf
Pound-Force Foot to Foot-Pound 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.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.