Convert inch-pound to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Kilojoule
1 in*lbf = 0.00011298483 kJ
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to kJ:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 0.00011298483 kJ = 0.00169477245 kJ
Inch-Pound to Kilojoule 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.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.