Convert pound-force square second/foot to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to pound-force square second/foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Quintal (Metric)
1 lbf·s²/ft = 0.145939029372 cwt
Example: convert 15 lbf·s²/ft to cwt:
15 lbf·s²/ft = 15 × 0.145939029372 cwt = 2.18908544058 cwt
Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.