Convert pound-force square second/foot to carat
Please provide values below to convert pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft] to carat [car, ct], or Convert carat to pound-force square second/foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Carat
1 lbf·s²/ft = 72969.514686 car, ct
Example: convert 15 lbf·s²/ft to car, ct:
15 lbf·s²/ft = 15 × 72969.514686 car, ct = 1094542.72029 car, ct
Pound-Force Square Second/foot to Carat 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.
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.