Convert inch-pound to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Foot-Pound
1 in*lbf = 0.0833333339479684 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to ft*lbf:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 0.0833333339479684 ft*lbf = 1.25000000921953 ft*lbf
Inch-Pound to Foot-Pound 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.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.