Convert pound foot/square second to kilopound-force
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to kilopound-force [kipf], or Convert kilopound-force to pound foot/square second.
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Kilopound-Force
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 3.10809491546871e-05 kipf
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to kipf:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 3.10809491546871e-05 kipf = 0.000466214237320307 kipf
Pound Foot/square Second to Kilopound-Force Conversion Table
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Pound Foot/square Second
The pound foot per square second (lb*ft/s^2) is a unit of force representing the force exerted by a one-pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify force based on the pound as a unit of mass and foot as a unit of distance, with seconds as the time unit. It is related to the pound-force (lbf) but includes a distance component, making it a derived unit in mechanics.
Current Use
The pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern practice; force is typically expressed in pound-force (lbf). When used, it appears in specific engineering contexts involving force calculations in imperial units, especially in classical mechanics and engineering analyses.
Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) 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-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.