Convert kilopound-force to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Joule/centimeter
1 kipf = 44.4822162 J/cm
Example: convert 15 kipf to J/cm:
15 kipf = 15 × 44.4822162 J/cm = 667.233243 J/cm
Kilopound-Force to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.