Convert kilojoule to inch-pound
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to inch-pound [in*lbf], or Convert inch-pound to kilojoule.
How to Convert Kilojoule to Inch-Pound
1 kJ = 8850.74571515486 in*lbf
Example: convert 15 kJ to in*lbf:
15 kJ = 15 × 8850.74571515486 in*lbf = 132761.185727323 in*lbf
Kilojoule to Inch-Pound Conversion Table
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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.
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.