Convert pound foot/square second to dekanewton
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to dekanewton [daN], or Convert dekanewton to pound foot/square second.
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Dekanewton
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 0.013825495 daN
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to daN:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 0.013825495 daN = 0.207382425 daN
Pound Foot/square Second to Dekanewton 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.
Dekanewton
A dekanewton (daN) is a unit of force equal to ten newtons.
History/Origin
The dekanewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger, more convenient unit of force for engineering and scientific applications, especially in contexts where the newton is too small for practical use.
Current Use
The dekanewton is used in engineering and physics to measure force, particularly in fields like mechanics and material testing, though it is less common than the newton.