Convert inch-ounce to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert inch-ounce [in*ozf] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to inch-ounce.
How to Convert Inch-Ounce to Btu (It)
1 in*ozf = 6.69305800256925e-06 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 in*ozf to Btu (IT):
15 in*ozf = 15 × 6.69305800256925e-06 Btu (IT) = 0.000100395870038539 Btu (IT)
Inch-Ounce to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Inch-Ounce
The inch-ounce (in*ozf) is a unit of energy or work, representing the work done when a force of one ounce-force is applied over a distance of one inch.
History/Origin
The inch-ounce originated in the imperial and customary measurement systems, primarily used in the United States for small-scale energy calculations and engineering applications, before being largely replaced by the foot-pound in most contexts.
Current Use
Today, the inch-ounce is rarely used and has been largely superseded by more standard units like the foot-pound. It may still appear in niche engineering, calibration, or historical references within the energy converter category.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.