Convert pound-force square second/foot to ton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft] to ton (metric) [t], or Convert ton (metric) to pound-force square second/foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Ton (Metric)
1 lbf·s²/ft = 0.0145939029372 t
Example: convert 15 lbf·s²/ft to t:
15 lbf·s²/ft = 15 × 0.0145939029372 t = 0.218908544058 t
Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Ton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.
Ton (Metric)
The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History/Origin
The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.
Current Use
The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.