Convert pound-force foot to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Kilowatt-Second
1 lbf*ft = 0.00135581795 kW*s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to kW*s:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 0.00135581795 kW*s = 0.02033726925 kW*s
Pound-Force Foot to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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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.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.