Convert pound-force inch to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert pound-force inch [lbf*in] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to pound-force inch.
How to Convert Pound-Force Inch to Pound-Force Foot
1 lbf*in = 0.0833333339479684 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 lbf*in to lbf*ft:
15 lbf*in = 15 × 0.0833333339479684 lbf*ft = 1.25000000921953 lbf*ft
Pound-Force Inch to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Inch
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) is a unit of torque representing the torque resulting from a one-pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force inch has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to quantify torque, especially in the United States, based on the imperial system of units. It originated from the need to measure rotational force in machinery and automotive applications.
Current Use
Today, pound-force inch is still used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical fields to specify torque values, particularly in the United States. It is often converted to SI units like newton-meters for international standardization.
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.