Convert microjoule to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert microjoule [µJ] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to microjoule.
How to Convert Microjoule to Foot-Pound
1 µJ = 7.37562148369551e-07 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 µJ to ft*lbf:
15 µJ = 15 × 7.37562148369551e-07 ft*lbf = 1.10634322255433e-05 ft*lbf
Microjoule to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Microjoule
A microjoule (µJ) is a unit of energy equal to one millionth of a joule, used to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The microjoule was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate the measurement of very small energy quantities, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microjoules are commonly used in fields such as electronics, physics, and biology to quantify small energy transfers, signals, or reactions, often in research and technical applications.
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.