Convert pound-force to teranewton
Please provide values below to convert pound-force [lbf] to teranewton [TN], or Convert teranewton to pound-force.
How to Convert Pound-Force to Teranewton
1 lbf = 4.44822162e-12 TN
Example: convert 15 lbf to TN:
15 lbf = 15 × 4.44822162e-12 TN = 6.67233243e-11 TN
Pound-Force to Teranewton Conversion Table
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Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of 32.174 feet per second squared.
History/Origin
The pound-force originated from the British Imperial system and has been used historically in engineering and physics to quantify force, especially in the United States and the UK, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, pound-force is primarily used in the United States and some other countries for engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical applications where imperial units are still prevalent, often in contexts like specifying engine torque or structural loads.
Teranewton
A teranewton (TN) is a unit of force equal to one trillion newtons (10^12 N).
History/Origin
The teranewton was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to accommodate very large force measurements, following the adoption of the SI units, to facilitate scientific and engineering calculations involving immense forces.
Current Use
The teranewton is primarily used in scientific research and engineering fields dealing with extremely large forces, such as astrophysics, large-scale structural analysis, and high-energy physics.