Convert foot-pound to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to foot-pound.
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Ton (Explosives)
1 ft*lbf = 3.24048267208413e-10 ton
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to ton:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 3.24048267208413e-10 ton = 4.8607240081262e-09 ton
Foot-Pound to Ton (Explosives) Conversion Table
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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.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.