Convert pound foot/square second to ton-force (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to ton-force (metric) [tf], or Convert ton-force (metric) to pound foot/square second.
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Ton-Force (Metric)
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 1.40980814039453e-05 tf
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to tf:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 1.40980814039453e-05 tf = 0.000211471221059179 tf
Pound Foot/square Second to Ton-Force (Metric) Conversion Table
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Pound Foot/square Second
The pound foot per square second (lb*ft/s^2) is a unit of force representing the force exerted by a one-pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify force based on the pound as a unit of mass and foot as a unit of distance, with seconds as the time unit. It is related to the pound-force (lbf) but includes a distance component, making it a derived unit in mechanics.
Current Use
The pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern practice; force is typically expressed in pound-force (lbf). When used, it appears in specific engineering contexts involving force calculations in imperial units, especially in classical mechanics and engineering analyses.
Ton-Force (Metric)
Ton-force (metric), symbol: tf, is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by one metric ton (1000 kg) under standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
History/Origin
The ton-force originated from the need to quantify large forces in engineering and industrial contexts, particularly in the measurement of engine and machinery forces, and has been used in various forms since the early 20th century.
Current Use
Ton-force (metric) is primarily used in engineering, physics, and industrial applications to express large forces, especially in contexts involving heavy machinery, structural analysis, and force calculations within the 'Force' converter category.